FOOD SERVICE WORKER II

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire Hospital is hiring a Food Service Worker II for the 1st shift in Concord, NH. This full-time role supports food preparation and distribution in the hospital's cafeteria and Brown Building areas.

Minimum qualifications include 8th grade education; no license required. Preferred candidates have up to six months of food service experience as a waiter, dining room attendant, or related role. Trainee opportunities are not applicable.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education.
• License/Certification: None
• Other Requirements: None
• Trainee Option: N/A Not applicable
• Preferred Qualifications: Six months experience as a waiter, waitress, dining room attendant or food service worker.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of food including fruits and vegetables. Make beverages such as coffee and tea. Assists in the distribution of food.
• Prepare trays of food for distribution. Writes labels on items to ensure delivery to proper unit and patient, according to established departmental procedures. Delivers food carts to proper units within the hospital.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and eating areas; cleans serving, cooking utensils and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe use of work area equipment. Operates machinery appropriate to work area, reports breakdowns to supervisor; makes simple repairs as directed. Cleans and maintains all equipment used.
• Stores food in the refrigerator and freezer. Stocks area with supplies.
• Mentors' new employees, paying particular attention to procedures used and safety regulations.
• Removes waste from work area and disposes of in prescribed manner. Follows appropriate safety and/or health standards.
• Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Education

8th grade education

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital
36 Clinton St.
Concord, NH 03301

Food Service Worker II

Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position #16420

$14.40/hour - $18.46/hour

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital have a Full-Time vacancy for Food Service Workers II.

Summary

Performs a variety of duties in and around New Hampshire Hospital or Brown Building Cafeteria with primary responsibility in preparation and distribution of food.

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: 8th grade education

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: N/A Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications

Six months experience as a waiter, waitress, dining room attendant or food service worker.

After-Hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: No Criteria.

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No Criteria.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of food including fruits and vegetables. Make beverages such as coffee and tea. Assists in the distribution of food.
• Prepare trays of food for distribution. Writes labels on items to ensure delivery to proper unit and patient, according to established departmental procedures. Delivers food carts to proper units within the hospital.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and eating areas; cleans serving, cooking utensils and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe use of work area equipment. Operates machinery appropriate to work area, reports breakdowns to supervisor; makes simple repairs as directed. Cleans and maintains all equipment used.
• Stores food in the refrigerator and freezer. Stocks area with supplies.
• Mentors' new employees, paying particular attention to procedures used and safety regulations.
• Removes waste from work area and disposes of in prescribed manner. Follows appropriate safety and/or health standards.
• Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities.

For further information please contact Erika Flattery, Food Services Supervisor II, [e-mail] and 603-271-5698.

You may also contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

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