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Cook Per Diem


Job Location:

Augusta, ME - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 31
Posted: 29 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary:
MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable hardworking Cook to join our Food & Nutrition team at Glenridge in Augusta. This is a hands-on role where your work directly supports residents every day through quality meal preparation.

This position offers per diem hours allowing team members to stay flexible and support all aspects of the kitchen operation.

Job Description:

Position: Cook

Location: Augusta ME

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Variable

Perks:

We partner with Payactiv which lets you access the wages youve already earned before payday.

Work today. Access your pay tomorrow.

If youve earned it you shouldnt have to wait two weeks to use it.

What Youll Do:

  • Review menus and special orders to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared
  • Cook and prepare meals for patients/residents cafeteria service and catering needs
  • Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality
  • Prepare daily menu items to ensure food is ready at scheduled service times
  • Assist with customer-facing and service duties as needed
  • Adhere to all food safety guidelines including proper storage handling and preparation
  • Maintain a clean safe and organized kitchen and work area
  • Work as part of a team to keep meal service running smoothly and on time
  • In the absence of department leadership help guide staff to complete daily responsibilities

This is a physically active role. You will be on your feet bending lifting and moving throughout your shift.

What Were Looking For:

  • Previous cooking experience required
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Can follow direction and standardized recipes
  • Works well with others and supports the team
  • Takes pride in quality and consistency
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Helpful Experience Includes:

  • Healthcare or long-term care food service
  • Restaurant cafeteria or hospitality cooking
  • High-volume meal preparation

Why Work at Glenridge

  • A team that supports work-life balance and helps prevent burnout
  • A workplace that prioritizes the safety and well-being of residents and staff
  • On-the-job training and opportunities to grow

Your work matters here. Every meal you prepare supports someones day.

Compensation Information:
$18.00 - $31.50

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience qualifications skills and market addition to base pay eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift weekend holiday on-call and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Job Exempt:
No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees wellness physical emotional and financial is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.


Physical Wellness:

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.


Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.


Financial Wellness:

  • Access the wages youve already earned before payday with Payactiv giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
  • We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource theyre how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at .


Required Experience:

IC


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MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of the people of the greater Kennebec Valley.

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