COOK II

The State of New Hampshire; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Sununu Youth Services Center is seeking a part-time Cook II to prepare meals for residents in accordance with menus, ensuring nutrition and variety while maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You will work closely with staff to support dietary needs and safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid NH driver’s license, with preference for prior large-scale cooking experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent credential.
• Valid NH driver’s license.
• Neat appearance and personal hygiene required.
• Preferred: experience cooking on a large scale.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food items such as poultry, meat, fish, and vegetables according to a pre-established menu.
• Cuts and slices meats, vegetables, fruit, etc. as required.
• Distributes meals to various units and retrieves empty food carriers.
• Cleans kitchen equipment, storage boxes and areas, and manages daily trash disposal.
• Performs daily inventory checks on utensils and kitchen equipment for safety and security.
• Assists other food service staff and adheres to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Food preparation

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]

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Sununu Youth Services Center within the Division for Children, Youth & Families, has a part‑time vacancy for Cook II

Summary:

Performs dietary duties including preparation and cooking of food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served, insuring food is appetizing and nutritious and maintains cleanliness of dietary area. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

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: Valid NH driver’s license.

Other Requirements: Must have a neat and clean appearance and practice personal hygiene.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a cook in preparing foods and cooking on a large scale.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cooks and prepares food items such as poultry, meat, fish, and vegetables according to a pre‑established menu.

Cuts and slices meats, vegetables, fruit, etc. as required.

Creates and distributes special diet orders. Distributes meals to various units and retrieves empty food carriers.

Cleans kitchen equipment, refrigerated storage boxes and kitchen, as well as emptying kitchen trash daily.

Performs daily inventory checks on utensils and kitchen equipment to ensure safety and security of the residents and staff.

Assists other food service employees in solving routine work problems.

Performs accountabilities in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.

Communicates with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety.

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.

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.

For further information please contact Jennifer Allaire, Chef III, [e-mail] , 603-625-5471

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Employment Type

PART-TIME

Post Date

09/23/2026

Salary

USD 15.930-20.800

Close Date

10/27/2026

Location

US:NH:MANCHESTER

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER,1056 NO RIVER ROAD,HILLSBOROUGH,MANCHESTER,NH,03101,US