Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, seeks a Part-Time Cook at the Freeses Assisted Living Facility located in Bangor. The position is 30 hours/week (benefits eligible), 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Successful candidate will work to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and will assist with clean up of the dining and kitchen areas. In addition, successful candidate will work as part of a team to serve meals to residents in the dining area of the facility in a manner that assures an enjoyable dining experience.

Required Qualifications include a High school diploma or equivalent, and three years paid experience working in a kitchen; ability to use small and large kitchen equipment; ability to read, write and perform basic math functions; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; must be at least 18 years of age. The rate of pay for this position starts at $12.30 per hour.

Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must have background check results that are satisfactory to Penquis and indicate no previous or current record of involvement with child abuse, neglect or exploitation and no disqualifying criminal record or motor vehicle record as outlined in current contract provisions.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Apply on line at **[www.penquis.org**](http://www.penquis.org/)** or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at [employment@penquis.org](mailto:employment@penquis.org) **to request an application and job description. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilitie_s. _Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.