Cook

Job Description

Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.

MVH - South Paris is all about community. Our nursing home has a country charm and small town feel where residents and employees know one another by name. Our focus is on providing top-quality senior care, comfort and camaraderie for the Veterans who call South Paris home.

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our 5-star dietary team as a Cook. The Cook is responsible for safe food handling, preparation of meals for our residents, including some therapeutic dietary needs. This position is responsible for supervising the Food Service Workers in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

This position is 40-hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Ability to work varied shifts, ranging from early morning to mid-evening is required. MVH-South Paris provides generous shift and weekend differentials

High school education or equivalent.

Position requires two or more years as a cook; prefer experience in all phases of food service in a health care setting.

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.