COOK I

The State of New Hampshire; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Wellness program

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Cook I in Tilton, NH. The schedule includes 5:30am - 2:00pm shifts with varying weekends and an additional $2.00/hour.

Position involves assisting in preparation and cooking of foods following state and federal guidelines, with health/hygiene requirements and potential for in-band advancement under NH State guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education.
• Must wear a hairnet and adhere to all hygiene-related standards for the food industry.
• Ability to work while standing and under high temperature and humidity.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training Food Service Workers.
• Plans daily task assignments for food service workers.
• Works with Food Service Director in planning new food delivery programs.
• Sanitizes and cleans work surface areas after each task.
• Assists in food preparation according to amounts needed; follows approved recipes and menus.
• Cleans kitchen and cooking utensils; inspects cooking equipment for cleanliness and proper functional operation.

Skills

Food service

Hygiene standards

Staff training

Education

8th grade education

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

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Job Details

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Cook I.

Proposed Schedule Includes: 5:30am - 2:00pm shifts
Varying weekends (additional $2.00/hour)

Make a difference in a Veteran's life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full-time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

Summary

To assist in the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods following state and federal guidelines at the NH Veterans Home.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education
• License/Certification: None
• Other Requirements:
  1. Must be able and willing to wear a hairnet.
  2. Must be able and willing to adhere to all hygiene-related standards for the food industry.
  3. Ability to work while standing and under conditions of high temperature and humidity.
• Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• 2. Knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of large-scale food preparation, food service and related activities including health hazards in food service and the necessary precautionary measures.
• 3. Knowledge of the care and use of food service implements and equipment.
• 4. Ability to read and follow recipes and special directions.
• 5. Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• In-Band Advancement Available: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No
• Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in training Food Service Workers.
• Plans daily tasks assignments for food service workers
• Works with Food Service Director in planning new food delivery programs.
• Sanitizes and cleans work surface areas after each task.
• Assists in food preparation according to amounts needed; follows approved recipes and menus.
• Cleans kitchen and cooking utensils; inspects cooking equipment for cleanliness and proper functional operation.

For further information please contact Karen Hebert, Chief Operations Officer, at [e-mail] or [phone].

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

USD 14.400-18.460

$14.40 - $18.46 hourly

Post Date: 08/26/2026

Close Date: 09/29/2026

Location: US:NH:TILTON

139 Winter Street, Veterans Home, Belknap, Tilton, NH 03276, US

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

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