Cook (Part-time, 24 hours)

We are seeking a Cook to join our dynamic dietary team, to take part in preparing and serving meals for America’s heroes – our Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Start parents! 

The Cook is responsible for safe food handling, preparation of meals for our residents, including some therapeutic dietary needs. This position it responsible for supervising the Food Service Workers in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

The schedule is 24 hours per week, 11:30am – 8:00pm, including every-other weekend.

• Experience in all phases of food service
• Experience cooking in a healthcare setting preferred
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

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.