Part Time Cook at Magnolia Assisted Living

Posted: 08/29/2025

Magnolia is committed to striving for a professional, supportive, and rewarding environment for our employees where our goal is to provide compassionate resident centered care in an assisted living home-like environment with a team-centered approach.

We are currently seeking a Part Time Cook at our Belfast location to work Thursdays and Fridays.

Job Summary:

The Cook will prepare and cook meals for residents and maintain a clean kitchen.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
  • Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
  • Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
  • Serves appropriate portions of food to residents, guests, employees.
  • Knowledge/Ability to cook for large quantities of food.
  • Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
  • Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures.
  • Inventories supplies and equipment.
  • Determines, or assists in determining, meals and menus.
  • Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
  • Properly uses Personal Protection Equipment, such as gloves, hairnet, etc.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
  • Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Must be able to work well as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

  • High school or GED equivalent.
  • One year of related experience preferred.
  • Food Handlers Certificate preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Requires extended periods of walking and standing, lifting and bending