Full-Time Cook – 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

Maine Veterans; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tapcheck

Paid Time Off

MainePERS Pension Plan

Every other weekend

No late-night hours

Supportive team

Job summary

Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dining services team in Maine. You’ll prepare nutritious meals for residents following established menus and dietary requirements, with a daytime/evening schedule and no late-night hours.

This role offers a stable, weekday-friendly schedule and the opportunity to work in a meaningful healthcare setting. Prior cooking or food service experience is preferred, along with teamwork and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Previous cooking or food service

Food safety & sanitation

Follow recipes & menus

Team player

Reliable attendance

Healthcare cooking experience

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Job description

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

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.