What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook (Per diem) position at Maine Veterans' Homes?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Cook to join our dynamic dietary team, to take part in preparing and serving meals for America's heroes - our Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Start parents! The Cook is responsible for safe food handling, preparation of meals for our residents, including some therapeutic dietary needs. This position it responsible for supervising the Food Service Workers in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
This is a per diem position, with an every-other weekend commitment, 4 : 00am to 12 : 30pm.
Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. We take great pride in our mission to "care for those who served".
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.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food service 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
