• Cook

    Maine Veterans' Home (Augusta, ME)


    Cook

     

    Augusta, ME (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35+Heroes+Way+Augusta+ME+USA+04330-7060)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    We are seeking a Cook to join our dynamic dietary team, to take part in preparing and serving meals forAmerica’s heroes – our Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Start parents!

     

    This position is full time, 40 hours per week, and includes every weekend.

     

    The Cook is responsible for safe food handling practices in accordance with sanitation/infection control and universal precaution procedures, preparation of lunch and dinner for the house, and assisting with the therapeutic nutritional needs of the residents. This position also assists the House Chef in working with the residents to develop the household menus and special food orders. Each household will always have various food items on hand that the residents may choose in lieu of the menu items.

     

    If you have a passion for creating joy through food and want to care for those who served, apply with us today!

    Benefits:

    Maine Veterans’ Homes offers competitive wages and a customizable benefits package. Options include employer-contributed medical, dental and vision, company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental insurance options including life and accident, dependent and medical flexible spending accounts, participation in the Maine Public Employee’s Retirement System, 403(b) plan with employer match, generous earned benefit time, continuing education opportunities and tuition reimbursement program, and robust wellness incentive program.

    Requirements

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Experience in all phases of food service

    + Experience cooking in a healthcare setting 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

     

    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.