About the role
Pay: $18.00 to $24.00 per hour
Description
Make a Difference Every Day
Do you love to cook and enjoy making a difference for others?
At Maine Veterans' Homes, food is more than a meal. It is comfort, connection, and an important part of our residents' daily lives.
We are looking for a dependable Cook to join our team on a per diem basis. Whether you have professional kitchen experience or simply have a passion for preparing great food, we would love to hear from you!
Join a workplace where you can use your cooking skills while doing something that truly matters — caring for those who served.
Why Work as a Cook at Maine Veterans' Homes?
Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
Tapcheck – access your earned wages when you need them
Opportunity to pick up additional hours when available
No late-night restaurant hours
Work in a stable healthcare environment
Paid training and orientation
Supportive, team-oriented workplace
Meaningful interaction with the residents you serve
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discounts and wellness benefits
Opportunities to grow your career within Maine Veterans' Homes
What You'll Do
As a Cook, you will play an important role in creating enjoyable and nutritious dining experiences for our residents. Responsibilities include:
Prepare meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements
Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and on time
Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
Work closely with dietary and nursing staff to meet residents' needs
Help create a welcoming and positive dining experience for our residents
Assist with other kitchen and food service duties as needed
What We're Looking For
Previous cooking or food service experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
Dependability and a strong work ethic
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English is required
A Job With Purpose
At Maine Veterans' Homes, Our Mission is Caring for Those Who Served.
When you prepare a meal here, you are doing more than cooking. You are helping make someone's day a little better.
If you're looking for flexible work, a supportive team, and a job where what you do matters, we invite you to apply today!
Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.