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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 06/09/26

Closing Date: 06/30/26

Job Class Code: 1231
Grade: 08
Salary:  $18.99 - $24.22 per hour*

*Salary is inclusive of $1.00 per hour direct care stipend
Position 

Location: Augusta, Maine

Schedule will be discussed during the interview process. Overtime may be required due to operational need.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Watch this video to learn more about building your career with us at Riverview Psychiatric Center: Come Join Our Team!

Come join our kitchen staff!

Riverview Psychiatric Center is looking for a dependable and motivated Cook I to join our Dietary Services team in a healthcare setting. In this role, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals that support patient care while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include preparing and cooking a variety of foods, assisting with meal service, following sanitation and safety standards, and supporting daily kitchen operations. Candidates should have experience in food preparation or commercial kitchen work, the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment, and a strong attention to detail.

This position offers meaningful work, a supportive team atmosphere, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the patient experience through quality food service.

Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to providing excellent care and service every day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

One (1) year experience in large-scale institutional food preparation including serving and cleanup. Some positions may require possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunities for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at [email protected]. 

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.