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.
Work With The Best - MVH - Scarborough is proud to be the first nursing home in Maine to achieve the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.
We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our 5-star dietary team as a Cook.
The position of Main Kitchen Cook is responsible for safe food handling, preparation, and production of all meals served in the facility, including special dietary and therapeutic needs of our residents.
Apply today and be part of a team caring for those who served.
Experience and Skills
- Ability to do perform simple arithmetic calculations.
- Knowledgeable of the hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in food service work.
- Must be able to understand and comply with state and federal regulations and oversee and direct compliance of dietary staff.
- Knowledgeable of the proper use of kitchen equipment, including dishwasher, dives and other utensils, food processor, slicer, mixer, oven, stove, and other technical equipment used in the execution of job duties.
- Possess good personal hygiene and hygienic food handling skills
- Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in 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.