Cook Seabrook

Acquire4Hire; Seabrook (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement program with 10% employer

Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays

Agency Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellness program

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a full-year cook for a child care center in Seabrook, NH. The position offers a 35-hour work week across 41 weeks per year and focuses on nutritious meals and safe kitchen practices.

Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, lunch and snacks, managing deliveries, budgeting, maintaining supplies, documenting purchases, and keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with health regulations.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and coursework or experience in quality food preparation, budgeting and purchasing.
• Basic cooking knowledge and kitchen procedures.
• Six months to two years of quality food service experience.
• Valid New Hampshire driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to relate well to children and parents.
• Ability to work without supervision and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks for assigned centers per menus and dietary needs.
• Managing food deliveries, adhering to budgets, and maintaining kitchen supplies.
• Shopping for groceries within budget and collecting surplus from delivery sites.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Documenting food purchases, supplies, and menu production.
• Ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Budgeting

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relating to children/parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role

The cook plays a critical role in the daily operations of the food service activities for the child care center to which they are assigned. This position is a full-year position with a 35-hour work week, covering 41 weeks per year.

The cook plays a critical role in the daily operations of the food service activities for the child care center to which they are assigned. This position is a full-year position with a 35-hour work week, covering 41 weeks per year. Please visit our website at www.snhs.org for more locations. SNHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You'll Do

• Preparing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks for assigned centers in accordance with approved menus and dietary requirements.
• Managing food deliveries, adhering to budget guidelines, and maintaining kitchen supplies.
• Shopping at grocery stores on an as-needed basis within budget constraints and collecting food from surplus delivery sites.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, adhering to health and safety regulations, and following proper food safety procedures.
• Documenting food purchases, supplies, and menu production.
• Ensuring timely completion of tasks and adhering to standards for cleanliness and organization.
• Cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

Requirements

The candidate will have a minimum of high school diploma or GED, and coursework or experience in quality food preparation, budgeting and purchasing.

Knowledge of basic cooking and kitchen procedures. Strong organizational and time management skills.

Six months to two years quality food service experience.

Valid New Hampshire drivers license, current adequate car insurance, proof of car insurance, and reliable transportation.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and lift/carry/move heavy items up to 50 pounds.

Ability to relate well to children and parents.

Ability to work without supervision & maintain records and reports.

Nice To Haves

Having strong communication skills and a sense of humor is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance plans
• Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after 1 year
• Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays
• Agency Employee Assistance Program
• Staff wellness program