--- title: Cook/Chef at Maine Veterans in Augusta, ME description: Maine Veterans is hiring for the Cook/Chef role in Augusta, ME. Pays $18.25–$24 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-chef-at-maine-veterans-01a0db51-a8b8-72d6-8d77-f6005d5a598e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Maine Veterans as Cook/Chef in Augusta, ME. Pays $18.25–$24 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/525jsi.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Maine Veterans | | **Location** | Augusta, ME | | **Salary** | $18.25/hr - $24/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Maine Veterans. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Maine Veterans. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $54,000 a year (median $47,000). ## Description **Cook with purpose; serving those who served.** Maine Veterans’ Homes is looking for dedicated and reliable Cooks to join our culinary team! We currently have **two full-time opportunities available**, offering different weekend schedules to accommodate your preferences. Whether you prefer working every weekend or having every other weekend off, these positions offer a consistent schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. ### Schedule Both positions are full-time, working 40 hours per week across five 8-hour shifts. - **Opening 1:** Every weekend - **Opening 2:** Every other weekend - Consistent, predictable scheduling **Why You’ll Love Working with Us** - Be part of a mission-driven community that honors and respects Veterans - Enjoy a consistent schedule with dependable weekend hours - Take pride in preparing meals that contribute to our residents’ health, comfort, and happiness - Work in a clean, well-equipped kitchen - Join a supportive, team-oriented environment - Make a difference every day by serving those who served our country ### What You’ll Do - Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements - Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines - Ensure meals are appetizing, nutritious, and served on time - Work closely with dietary staff to accommodate special diets and resident preferences - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food storage areas ### What We Offer - Competitive pay - Access your pay before payday with Tapcheck - Comprehensive benefits package - Generous paid time off - Job stability and supportive leadership - The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Veterans and their families - The satisfaction of serving those who served our country **If you take pride in your cooking, value teamwork, and appreciate a consistent schedule, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Join us in making mealtimes meaningful for the Veterans we serve.** - Cooking experience in a healthcare, institutional, or commercial kitchen preferred - Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Dependable, organized, and respectful demeanor - Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries 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.* ## Skills - Cleanliness - Sanitation - Food Storage - Infection Control - English - Food Safety - Ability to Work Independently - Dietary Requirements ## Benefits - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Chef jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/chef?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Augusta, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/augusta?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 723 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Augusta, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/augusta?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 723 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)