Cook

75 State Street is a distinguished nonprofit senior living community located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Known for offering a broad continuum of care, including Independent Living and Assisted Living, the community is dedicated to promoting the independence, dignity, and individuality of older adults from all financial backgrounds. This mission is pursued through supportive programs and services that provide a comfortable urban residential setting, designed to enhance the quality of life of every resident. At 75 State Street, the emphasis is on nurturing a home-like atmosphere that delivers the highest quality assisted living, respects personal dignity, and offers peace of mind to residents and their families.

The role of the Cook at 75 State Street is vital in supporting the health and well-being of assisted living residents by preparing nourishing and well-balanced meals that make residents feel cared for and at home. This mission-driven position involves creating meals that cater to regular and special diets, ensuring that every plate served aligns with both nutritional and presentation standards. The Cook will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment alongside the Food Services Supervisor, collaborating to offer resident-centered meal alternatives and to uphold stringent state and federal guidelines for food safety and quality. This role requires a commitment to cleanliness, safety, and maintaining an organized workspace to support the smooth operation of the kitchen. This full-time, non-exempt hourly position pays between $18.00 and $20.00 per hour, including applicable shift differentials.

As a Cook at 75 State Street, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the daily lives of seniors by delivering excellent food and service. The right candidate will enjoy preparing meals that balance nutrition, flavor, and presentation, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and demonstrate strong cooking skills. The workplace culture fosters positive attitudes, creativity, and a shared dedication to providing sincere and thoughtful care to residents. 75 State Street is proud to have been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine, a testament to its friendly culture, career advancement opportunities, impressive benefits and compensation, supportive management, and core company values.

This position is ideal for someone with excellent judgment, a caring attitude, and attention to detail who possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of working with kitchen tools, meal preparation, and serving a community is essential. The Cook will be expected to work independently as well as collaboratively, follow facility and state immunization requirements, and maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Joining 75 State Street means becoming part of a team committed to improving the lives of older adults through high-quality, compassionate care.