Cook (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join the Team at Maine Veterans' Homes

Looking for flexible hours and meaningful work? Join our culinary team and make a difference every day serving Maine’s veterans and their families.

At Maine Veterans' Homes, our cooks do more than prepare meals — they help create comfort, routine, and connection for the residents we proudly serve.

• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for extra hours and shift coverage
• Work that feels rewarding and purposeful
• Stable healthcare setting — no late-night restaurant hours
• Paid training and orientation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Chance to grow within a respected statewide organization

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and dietary guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff
• Help provide a positive dining experience for residents

• Cooking or food service experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability and teamwork
• A passion for serving others
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Come be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters.

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.