FOOD SERVICE WORKER

State of New Hampshire

Tilton (NH)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous leave plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

State of New Hampshire seeks a Food Service Worker for the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH. Position #41696 offers a full-time, 1st shift with a detailed service scope to assist in serving and preparing nutritionally balanced meals according to a prescribed menu and safety standards.

Requirements include 8th grade education and clean health/sanitation habits; preferred experience as waiter or dining room attendant. Salary ranges hourly, with potential weekend premium.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: 8th grade education
Must possess clean personal health and sanitation habits.
Preferred: experience as waiter, dining room attendant or food service worker.

Responsibilities

Participates in the preparation for, and the setup of, individual trays for food distribution.
Sets-up for meal service, takes food orders, serves residents and cleans ladies lounge and Tarr dining rooms.
Operates dishwashing machine, food disposal, toaster and heat on demand unit.
Assists with the passing of trays, collecting of trays and cleaning the tables and chairs on the LEDU units, Welch units and areas served for guest meal service.
Stocks all work areas and unit kitchenettes.
Cleans all floor areas in dining rooms, kitchen and dishwashing areas.
May be involved in cooking or otherwise preparing foods as directed by cook, chef, or dietary management team.
Exercises responsibility for training new employees.
Performs extra cleaning assignments as directed by shift leaders or dietary management team.
May be involved in procedures for receiving, documenting, and tray preparation relating to both regular and special diets.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food handling

Education

8th grade education

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

Food Service Worker

Position #41696

$14.40 - $18.46 hourly

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full‑time, 1st shift vacancy for a Food Service Worker.

Proposed Schedule Includes:

5:30am - 2:00pm shifts
Varying weekends (additional $2.00/hour)

Make a difference in a Veteran’s 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 serving and preparing nutritionally balanced meals according to a prescribed menu plan and established safety standard.

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 possess clean personal health and sanitation habits.
Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a waiter, waitress, dining room attendant or food service worker

After-Hire Requirements:

None

Career Advancement Opportunities:

In‑Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

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:

Participates in the preparation for, and the setup of, individual trays for food distribution.
Sets-up for meal service, takes food orders, serves residents and cleans ladies lounge and Tarr dining rooms.
Operates dishwashing machine, food disposal, toaster and heat on demand unit.
Assists with the passing of trays, collecting of trays and cleaning the tables and chairs on the LEDU units, Welch units and areas served for guest meal service.
Stocks all work areas and unit kitchenettes.
Cleans all floor areas in dining rooms, kitchen and dishwashing areas.
May be involved in cooking or otherwise preparing foods as directed by cook, chef, or dietary management team.
Exercises responsibility for training new employees.
Performs extra cleaning assignments as directed by shift leaders or dietary management team.
May be involved in procedures for receiving, documenting, and tray preparation relating to both regular and special diets.

For further information please contact Karen Hebert, Chief Operations Officer, at karen.e.hebert@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4803.

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: