Healthcare Culinary Lead Jobs

We are looking for a goal orientated team lead to oversee the daily floor production of our locally sourced seasonal menus. In this role, our Culinary Supervisor and our Executive Chef to help expedite daily tasks will support you. Our day shift hours have flexibility based on the needs of the right candidate. This is a new role that you could be the perfect fit for! We have an excellent reputation for our patient food and our cafeterias are award winning.
We are looking for an individual who is Self-motivated, Customer Service Based and Passionate about creating a fun and successful work environment. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for immediate consideration!
**Day Shift - E/O weekend & rotating holidays
$500 sign-on bonus available!

• Hold start of shift huddles at the beginning of each shift to keep everyone engaged and on the same page.
• Work the outlined lead routine on the floor and check in with staff periodically throughout the shift and provides support as needed.
• Assist supervisor in the scheduling of staff.
• Preparing and cooking food, and know all styles of cooking performed in the kitchen
• This position works reports directly to the Culinary Services Supervisor and works alongside the Food Service Team. The lead is also expected to cover Associate tasks as directed by need in addition to their areas of responsibility
• Provide input on staff appraisals throughout the year and provide feedback with staff and Supervisor.
• Participates in training of new staff members and ongoing educational programs for staff.
• Perform post shift cleaning inspections in order to insure staff are meeting our expectations of cleanliness.
• Lead the shift in the absence of the Supervisor and insure that all tasks are complete before they leave for the day.

• Ability to speak, read, and write English highly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively among coworkers and leadership.
• Ability to motivate an array of different personalities and skills. Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Read and comprehend task instructions then ensure they are followed
• Servsafe within 6 months of hire
• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred
• Strong high –volume batch cooking skill. Ability to produce fresh, quality healthy food products safely and in accordance of the Maine Food Code
• Must understand receiving, production, and service flow
• Excellent customer service skills!

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• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holiday, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• 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.