Description Make a Difference Every Day Do you love to cook and enjoy making a difference for others? At Maine Veterans' Homes, food is more than a meal. It is comfort, connection, and an important part of our residents' daily lives. We are looking for a dependable Cook to join our team on a per diem basis. Whether you have professional kitchen experience or simply have a passion for preparing great food, we would love to hear from you! Join a workplace where you can use your cooking skills while doing something that truly matters — caring for those who served. Why Work as a Cook at Maine Veterans' Homes? • Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life • Tapcheck – access your earned wages when you need them • Opportunity to pick up additional hours when available • No late-night restaurant hours • Work in a stable healthcare environment • Paid training and orientation • Supportive, team-oriented workplace • Meaningful interaction with the residents you serve • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discounts and wellness benefits • Opportunities to grow your career within Maine Veterans' Homes What You'll Do As a Cook, you will play an important role in creating enjoyable and nutritious dining experiences for our residents. Responsibilities include: • Prepare meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements • Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and on time • Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen • Work closely with dietary and nursing staff to meet residents' needs • Help create a welcoming and positive dining experience for our residents • Assist with other kitchen and food service duties as needed What We're Looking For • Previous cooking or food service experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person • Dependability and a strong work ethic • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail • Basic computer skills • Ability to understand and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English is required A Job With Purpose At Maine Veterans' Homes, Our Mission is Caring for Those Who Served. When you prepare a meal here, you are doing more than cooking. You are helping make someone's day a little better. If you're looking for flexible work, a supportive team, and a job where what you do matters, we invite you to apply today! 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.