COOK II

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 4,341,000 - 4,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a kitchen worker to perform semi-skilled food preparation and service in a large-scale institutional kitchen. You will follow established menus and recipes, supporting independent work while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role offers the possibility of trainee status with a lower pay rate. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work weekends and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent credential.
• Ability to tolerate heat, steam, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts to support staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items in accordance with standardized recipes and established menus, ensuring proper taste, appearance, and portioning.
• Performs and guides others in performing routine food preparation tasks, including washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients, and ensuring readiness for meal service.
• Prepares and assists with meals that meet special dietary or therapeutic requirements, following prescribed guidelines.
• Coordinates with other kitchen staff to support timely meal preparation and service, and kitchen organization.
• Monitors and records food temperatures during storage, preparation, and service and ensures compliance with food safety standards.
• Ensures proper storage and rotation of food supplies in accordance with established procedures (e.g., First In, First Out) and identifies low stock levels.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas, and ensures sanitation standards are consistently maintained by self and others.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently and identifies or reports malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Assists with inventory activities, including stock checks and notifying supervisors of supply needs.
• Follows and reinforces adherence to facility policies and procedures, including those related to safety, sanitation, and security.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

Endurance

Weekend shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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]

Salary

The starting pay range for this position is $15.93/hour - $20.80/hour

This position offers Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $15.31 per hour.

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet the minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

Application Deadline

Close Date: 09/29/2026

Location

US:NH:CONCORD

Employment Type

Full-Time

Position Number

Position#16393

Job Summary

Performs semi-skilled food preparation and service in a large-scale institutional kitchen. Follows established menus and recipes while working with greater independence to prepare meals, support task coordination, and ensure quality and timely service while maintaining sanitation standards and supporting safe, efficient kitchen operations. Performs work under general supervision.

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: High school diploma or equivalent credential
• License/Certification: None

Other Requirements

• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, steam, and cleaning chemicals
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts to support staffing needs
• Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance and practice personal hygiene

Trainee Option

Candidates with at least a 10th grade education or equivalent may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions, perform tasks in a fast-paced, structured environment and to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Detailed Tasks (Standard)

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items in accordance with standardized recipes and established menus, ensuring proper taste, appearance, and portioning.
• Performs and guides others in performing routine food preparation tasks, including washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients, and ensuring readiness for meal service.
• Prepares and assists with meals that meet special dietary or therapeutic requirements, following prescribed guidelines.
• Coordinates with other kitchen staff to support timely meal preparation and service, and kitchen organization.
• Monitors and records food temperatures during storage, preparation, and service and ensures compliance with food safety standards.
• Ensures proper storage and rotation of food supplies in accordance with established procedures (e.g., First In, First Out) and identifies low stock levels.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas, and ensures sanitation standards are consistently maintained by self and others.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently and identifies or reports malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Assists with inventory activities, including stock checks and notifying supervisors of supply needs.
• Follows and reinforces adherence to facility policies and procedures, including those related to safety, sanitation, and security.

Detailed Tasks (Agency/Position-Specific)

• Sets up steam table and replenishes food items for tray line as needed during tray line production times.
• Assists in disassembling tray line and in determining products to be saved. Assists Cook 3 and Supervisors record waste percentages accurately.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees.

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in other staff.

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

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement

12.87% of pay

Other Benefits

• 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)

Contact

For further information please contact Erika Flattery, Food Services Supervisor II at [e-mail] and 603-271-5698.

You may also contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

EOE

TDD Access

Relay NH1-800-735-2964