COOK II(Job Id 53244)

New Hampshire Veterans Home; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 45,662,000 - 59,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH is seeking a Cook II for a full-time 1st shift role. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to work with a dedicated team serving NH veterans.

Salary ranges listed are hourly. Typical shifts run 10:30am-7:15pm with occasional weekend work and an additional $2/hour for weekend time. A state agency environment emphasizes quality, safety, and dignity for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be neat and maintain personal hygiene.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods according to approved recipes and menus.
• Operates and cleans all food service equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes production areas after each task.
• Instructs staff on tasks assigned.
• Supervises staff in absence of Food Service Director or Assistant Manager.
• Explains simple work procedures and assists staff with routine problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Recipe reading

Staff supervision

Standing long hours

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COOK II(Job Id 53244)

Location: US:NH:TILTON

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

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 08/31/2026

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Salary: 15.930-20.800

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

COOK II

Position #41697

$15.93 - $20.80 hourly

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

Proposed Schedule Includes

10:30am - 7:15pm 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

Prepare and cook required 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

High school diploma or equivalent credential

License/Certification

None

Other Requirements

Must have a neat and clean appearance and practice personal hygiene and be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

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.
• Ability to work while standing and under conditions of high temperature and humidity.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods according to amounts needed following approved recipes and menus.
• Operates and cleans all food service equipment according to manufacturers recommendations.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas of production after each task.
• Thoroughly instructs staff on tasks assigned.
• Supervises staff in absence of Food Service Director or Assistant Manager.
• Explains s mple work procedures, provides general work instruction and assists other food service employees in solving routine work problems.