Cook

Merrimack County; Boscawen (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Section 125 Plan

Life Insurance

Annual Leave/Sick Leave/Personal Leave

Short-Term Disability

Paid Holidays/Holiday Allotment

NH State Retirement Plan

Shift & Weekend Differentials

Deferred Compensation

Tuition Assistance

Identity Theft Protection Coverage

Job summary

Merrimack County Department of Corrections seeks an experienced cook for an institutional kitchen. You will prepare a variety of meals, follow strict safety and sanitation guidelines, and work within scheduled shifts.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of large-scale cooking experience. ServSafe certification is desirable, and a pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year experience cooking in a large-scale operation.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is desirable.
• Pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items in an institutional kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper food handling in a correctional facility kitchen.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines during all food prep and service.

Skills

Food preparation

Large-scale cooking

Sanitation awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification (desirable)

Job description

The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners.

Join our team! The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and its criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. Our policy is to meet or exceed the standards set by the American Correctional Association, the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare, the New Hampshire Association of Counties, and the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners. Our Cooks prepare and cook a variety of food items in an institutional kitchen setting.

See Job Description for Additional Details

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Merrimack/classspecs

Pre-employment background required for this position.

Required Education & Experience

• EDUCATION: Completion of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• EXPERIENCE: One year’s experience as a cook in preparing foods and cooking on a large scale or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: ServSafe certification or other recognized food safety certification is desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

EXPECTED WORK HOURS:

Generally First & Second Shifts 4:30 am to 12:30 pm, 11 am to 7 pm Includes Weekends and Holidays

EEO STATEMENT:

The County of Merrimack provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or national origin or other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, the County of Merrimack complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

The County offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligibility is dependent on employment status but may include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Section 125 Plan
• Life Insurance
• Annual Leave/Sick Leave/Personal Leave/PTO Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays/Holiday Allotment
• NH State Retirement Plan
• Optional Health Benefit
• Shift & Weekend Differentials
• Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Identity Theft Protection Coverage

Note: Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status