Full-Time Cook - Day Shift or Evening Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a cooking job that offers 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 schedule, full-time hours, and an every-other-weekend rotation.

We have two full-time Cook openings available!

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

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, 8-hour shifts
• Every other weekend – not every weekend
• No late-night restaurant hours
• Supportive team environment

We are looking for full-time Cooks 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.

These positions are a great opportunity for experienced cooks who enjoy working with people and want to put their culinary skills to work in a meaningful healthcare environment—without the demanding schedule often associated with restaurant kitchens.

Available Schedules:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day Shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 11:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Every other weekend

• 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

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
• 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.