COOK I - BARRON CENTER

COOK I - BARRON CENTER Cook I Barron Center About the Barron Center: The Barron Center is a 219-bed, municipally operated, long-term and skilled care nursing home which includes a dementia unit. The City of Portland and the Barron Center take pride in our long history of compassionate and individualized care. We work with the guiding principle that “Kindness Matters.” Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our residents. The ideal team member will be a leader that takes pride in their work and values working in a long term care facility. Job Summary: The Cook I prepares food in an industrial kitchen in accordance with detailed menus and resident needs. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, including the pantry and various kitchen equipment. Daily Tasks: Preparing and cooking food Operating standard cooking equipment, including ranges, mixers, and choppers. Arranging tables, washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and supervising Food Service staff to complete these tasks Maintaining an orderly and clean kitchen Required Skills & Experience: High school diploma, or equivalent, required Must have working knowledge of large scale cooking practices and food preparation techniques Must possess valid Maine Class C driver's license Must complete a pre placement physical exam Preferred Skills & Experience: Supervisory experience preferred Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred Expected Hours/Schedule: This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week Available schedules on 5am-1pm and 11am-7pm shifts, with days off on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applications accepted until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. Salary & Benefits: This is a CEBA union position, Grade 6M, with a starting hourly rate of $21.33 - $24.46/hour, plus any applicable shift differentials. A $1,500 sign on bonus is available for qualified external candidates! The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include: Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives Thirteen paid holidays Sick, vacation, and personal leave Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan Use of City recreation facilities Fitness Reimbursement Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624. The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov. Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Group : CEBA Job Family : ADMIN & SUPPORT SERVICES Posting Start : 02/20/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Details : Job Description