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Job Description

We are searching for an experienced, passionate cook to fill the position of Relief Cook.

The Relief 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.

Position Details:

• Full-time employment status, with full benefits, including paid time off
• Four days, 36 hours per week
  • Includes every weekend
  • 10am - 6:30pm weekdays
  • 8am - 6:30pm weekends
• Generous weekend and evening differentials

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.

Our Augusta Home provides long term care, short term skilled nursing care, memory care, and assisted living residential care. We opened a new state-of-the-art facility in early 2022. MVH - Augusta is the first of its kind in Maine to deliver long-term care through the small house model. This model is organized around the idea of intentional community, offering residents a way to maximize normal living environments and routines, providing a sense of community and better quality of life.

We look forward to speaking with you and introducing you to the high quality care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans' Homes apart in long term care.

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 loan assistance, robust wellness incentive program, and several employee discounts and programs available through payroll deduction.

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.

Experience and Skills

• Must have at least 2-3 years of formal cooking experience.
• Current ServSafe Certification preferred.