COOK I(Job Id 53780)

New Hampshire Veterans Home; Tilton (NH); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH is seeking a full-time Cook I for the 5:30am–2:00pm shift. The role involves assisting in food preparation, following recipes, and maintaining kitchen hygiene to serve NH Veterans with dignity and respect.

The position requires 8th grade education, willingness to wear a hairnet, and adherence to state/federal guidelines. Weekend shifts include an additional $2.00/hour differential.

Qualifikationen

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education
• License/Certification: None

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Recipes following

Ausbildung

8th grade education

Jobbeschreibung

**COOK I(Job Id 53780)**

Location: US:NH:TILTON

Occupation Category: 35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 10/08/2026

Close Date: 11/10/2026

Salary: 14.400-18.460

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

COOK I

Position #43117

$14.40 - $18.46 hourly

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 Veterans life!

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

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

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.

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.

Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: 8th grade education

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements

• Must be able and willing to wear a hairnet.
• Must be able and willing to adhere to all hygiene-related standards for the food industry.
• Ability to work while standing and under conditions of high temperature and humidity.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the care and use of food service implements and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and special directions.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes 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

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

Detailed Tasks (agency/Position-specific)

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 equipme t for cleanliness and proper functional operation.

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

• TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION**

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO Or POS Medical And Prescription Drug Benefits

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See This Link For Details On State-paid Health Benefits

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