About the role
Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
Description
Looking for a cooking job that gives you a better work-life balance than a traditional restaurant?
At Maine Veterans’ Homes, you’ll use your culinary skills to prepare meals for Veterans and their families while enjoying a consistent daytime/evening schedule, every-other-weekend rotation.
Why Join Maine Veterans’ Homes?
We offer more than a paycheck:
Tapcheck – access your earned wages when you need them
Generous Employee Referral Program
Paid Time Off
MainePERS Pension Plan
Meaningful work serving Veterans and their families
Consistent 11:00 AM–7:30 PM schedule
Every other weekend – not every weekend
No late-night restaurant hours
Supportive team environment
About the Position
We are looking for a full-time Cook to join our dining services team. In this role, you’ll prepare nutritious, appealing meals for our residents while following established menus, recipes, food safety standards, and dietary requirements.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys working with people and wants to put their culinary skills to work in a meaningful healthcare environment—without the demanding schedule often associated with restaurant kitchens.
Schedule:
Full-time
11:00 AM–7:30 PM
Every other weekend
What You’ll Do
Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and recipes
Follow appropriate food preparation, portioning, and presentation standards
Accommodate special diets and dietary restrictions as directed
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures
Assist with meal service and ensure residents receive meals in a timely manner
Monitor food quality and freshness
Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff
Provide friendly, respectful service to Veterans and residents
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys preparing food for others.
Ideal candidates will have:
Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices
Ability to follow recipes and menus
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Reliable attendance and a positive attitude
Experience cooking in a healthcare setting preferred
Requires proficiency in spoken and written English
Basic computer skills
Apply today and join the Maine Veterans’ Homes team!
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.