FOOD SERVICE WORKER

The State of New Hampshire; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Some weekends $2/hour premium

Some holidays

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH. The role involves preparing meals, serving residents, and maintaining sanitation standards in a nursing home setting.

Shifts include early morning and midday windows with some weekends and holidays. Hourly pay ranges from $14.40 to $18.46, with potential weekend premium of $2.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education.
• Must possess clean personal health and sanitation habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up individual trays for food distribution.
• Serve residents and assist with meal service.
• Operate dishwashing and food prep equipment as directed.
• Support with tray passing, collecting, and dining area cleanup.
• Stock work areas and kitchenettes; maintain cleanliness across dining rooms.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Food Service Worker

New Hampshire Veterans Home, 139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

Employment Type: PART-TIME

Post Date: 09/08/2026 | Close Date: 10/08/2026

Location: Tilton, NH 03276 (US:NH:TILTON)

Salary: $14.40 - $18.46 hourly (USD 14.400-18.460)

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.

Proposed Schedule Includes

• 5:30 am - 2:00 pm shift
• 10:30 am - 7:15 pm shift
• Some weekends (additional $2.00/hour)
• Some holidays

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

Career Advancement Opportunities

• In-Band Advancement Available: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE

Contact Information

• State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]
• For further information please contact Karen Hebert, Chief Operations Officer, [e-mail] or [phone].
• TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964