COOK PER DIEM

Maine Veterans' Homes; Bangor, Town of Perinton (ME, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Cook, where you'll prepare and serve meals for America’s heroes. This rewarding role involves safe food handling and catering to therapeutic dietary needs. As part of a nonprofit organization committed to serving veterans, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for those who served. If you have a passion for food service and a desire to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy a flexible per diem schedule with a commitment to every other weekend, and become a part of our mission to care for those who served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for veterans and their families.
• Supervise Food Service Workers in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Food Service Experience

English Proficiency

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

This is a per diem position, with an every-other weekend commitment, 4:00am to 12:30pm.

Maine Veterans’ Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine’s veterans and families. We take great pride in our mission to "care for those who served".

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food service 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