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BrightSpring

CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant

Holden, ME · On-site

$25/hr

Support cooking, light housekeeping, and transportation * Participate in community-based activities ... CRMA certification (if not already CNA-M) If you're ready to move beyond task-based care and truly ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Bangor, ME · On-site

Position Description As an Applebee's ® Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of ... This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc. * Uses the Management ...

Applebee's

Assistant Manager

Bangor, ME

Position Description As an Applebee's Assistant Manager, you will be engaged in all aspects of the ... This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc. * Uses the Management ...

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How much do assistant cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant cook in Belfast, ME is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant cook?

Assistant Cooks are kitchen staff members who support chefs and head cooks in preparing food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and organizing ingredients. They perform tasks such as chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, and assisting with basic cooking techniques. Assistant Cooks also help with cleaning kitchen equipment, stocking supplies, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Their role is essential for the smooth operation of a kitchen, especially in busy restaurants or catering services.

What does an assistant cook do?

Assistant cooks support to the chef or head cook in the kitchen of a restaurant, catering company, or other food service facility. As an assistant cook, your job duties may include helping to plan the menu, testing new dishes, maintaining inventory, and buying or ordering the necessary ingredients for upcoming meal services. You may also perform cleaning duties around the kitchen to ensure that the food preparation area meets health code standards.

How does an assistant cook typically collaborate with the kitchen team during busy service hours?

During peak service times, an Assistant Cook works closely with chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. This includes prepping ingredients, supporting the assembly of dishes, and maintaining cleanliness at workstations. Effective communication is key, as instructions often come quickly and priorities can shift. Being adaptable and proactive in assisting team members helps maintain efficiency and high food quality standards.

What is the difference between Assistant Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectAssistant CookLine Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic culinary trainingHigh school diploma; culinary school or training often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists in kitchen, supports chefs, performs prep workPrepares dishes on the line during service, works in fast-paced kitchen
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in restaurants, hotels, cateringFound in restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level roles, support tasksCompared for active cooking during service

The main difference between an Assistant Cook and a Line Cook is their role during food preparation. An Assistant Cook typically supports the kitchen team with prep work and basic tasks, while a Line Cook actively prepares dishes during service. Both roles require culinary skills, but Line Cooks usually have more experience and responsibility during meal service.

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CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant

BrightSpring Health Services

Holden, ME • On-site

$25/hr

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BrightSpring Health Services rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

222nd of 245 rated social care providers

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

CNA | Full-Time

Join Our Neuro Rehab Team & Earn a Sign-On Bonus!

💰$2,500 Sign-On Bonus – Full-Time Weekend CNA/DSP Positions

💰$1,000 Sign-On Bonus – All Other Full-Time CNA/DSP Positions

Join our residential neuro rehabilitation team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference helping individuals with neurological injuries build independence and get back to the activities that matter most.

Whether you're looking for a full-time weekend schedule or another full-time opportunity, there's a bonus waiting for you!

Ready for more than the typical CNA role?

At Rehab Without Walls, you’ll help patients rebuild independence after neurological injuries—in a home-like residential setting, not a hospital.

This is a unique CNA opportunity where care is more personal, flexible, and impactful—and duties are lighter than traditional facility roles.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Residential home setting (not hospital or nursing facility)

  • Lighter CNA workload + more meaningful patient interaction

  • Support patients recovering from brain injuries, strokes, and complex conditions

  • Help patients transition from hospital → home → independence

  • Be part of a collaborative neurorehabilitation team

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with daily care + life skills development

  • Support cooking, light housekeeping, and transportation

  • Participate in community-based activities

  • Administer medications (with certification)

We Invest in You (Company Paid)

  • Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification within 6 months

  • CRMA certification (if not already CNA-M)

If you’re ready to move beyond task-based care and truly impact lives, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patient

  • Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients

  • Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash

  • Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification

  • Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care

  • Cleans room and changes bed linen

  • Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate

  • Gives medication as directed by Physician or Nurse and makes notation of amount and time given

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum age requirements is 18 years

  • Valid driver's license, with satisfactory driving record, as defined by agency policy

  • Certification, if required by state licensure as a CNA or Home Health Care Aide in the state in which the aide is to provide care

  • Completion of a recognized home care aide training program or 6 months of recent experience as an aide

  • Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting and may be expected to lift up 75 lbs.; must be able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time and bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visitwww.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/rehabwithoutwalls) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rehab-without-walls-neurorehabilitation) .

Salary Range

USD $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour

BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity

Job LocationsUS-ME-HOLDEN

ID 2026-194203

Line of Business Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Position Type Full-Time

Pay Min USD $23.00/Hr.

Pay Max USD $25.00/Hr.

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