--- title: Cook Day Shift at Maine Veterans in Scarborough, ME description: Maine Veterans is hiring for the Cook Day Shift role in Scarborough, ME. Pays $18–$22 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-day-shift-evening-shift-at-maine-veterans-01a16560-1a56-71d9-bd6a-a551b14a8020 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Maine Veterans as Cook Day Shift in Scarborough, ME. Pays $18–$22 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/vr2vog.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Maine Veterans | | **Location** | Scarborough, ME | | **Salary** | $18/hr - $22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 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 $45,000 – $50,000 a year (median $47,000). ## Description ***Looking for a cooking job that offers a better work-life balance than a traditional restaurant?*** At Maine Veterans’ Homes, you’ll use your culinary skills to prepare meals for Veterans and their families while enjoying a consistent schedule, full-time hours, and an every-other-weekend rotation. **We have two full-time Cook openings available!** - **Day Shift:** 6:30 AM–3:00 PM ### Why Join Maine Veterans’ Homes? **We offer more than a paycheck:** - Tapcheck – access your earned wages when you need them - Generous Employee Referral Program - Paid Time Off - MainePERS Pension Plan - Meaningful work serving Veterans and their families - Consistent, 8-hour shifts - Every other weekend – ***not every weekend*** - No late-night restaurant hours - Supportive team environment ### About the Position We are looking for full-time Cooks to join our dining services team. In this role, you’ll prepare nutritious, appealing meals for our residents while following established menus, recipes, food safety standards, and dietary requirements. These positions are a great opportunity for experienced cooks who enjoy working with people and want to put their culinary skills to work in a meaningful healthcare environment—without the demanding schedule often associated with restaurant kitchens. **Available Schedule:** - Full-time, 40 hours per week - Day Shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM - Every other weekend ### What You’ll Do - Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and recipes - Follow appropriate food preparation, portioning, and presentation standards - Accommodate special diets and dietary restrictions as directed - Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area - Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures - Assist with meal service and ensure residents receive meals in a timely manner - Monitor food quality and freshness - Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff - Provide friendly, respectful service to Veterans and residents ### What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys preparing food for others. **Ideal candidates will have:** - Previous cooking or food service experience preferred - Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices - Ability to follow recipes and menus - Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Reliable attendance and a positive attitude - Experience cooking in a healthcare setting preferred - Proficiency in spoken and written English - Basic computer skills **Apply today and join the Maine Veterans’ Homes team!** *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 - Cooking - Food Preparation - Food Safety Standards - Meal Service - Food Quality Control - Sanitation - Written English - Basic Computer Skills - Food Portioning - Store Presentation - Infection Control - Food and Beverage Service - Food Safety - Dietary Requirements ## Benefits - Employee Programs - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings ## 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)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?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) — 385444 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Scarborough, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/scarborough?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 405 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10916 jobs - [Scarborough, ME](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maine/scarborough?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 405 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)