Kitchen Assistant/Cook

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP- MERRIMACK COUNTIES; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP- MERRIMACK COUNTIES is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant/Cook in Concord, NH. The role focuses on preparing well-balanced meals for CACFP guidelines while maintaining sanitary food service practices.

Flexible hours support a part-time schedule with potential travel between sites. Qualifications include a HS diploma or equivalent, ServSafe certification within 60 days, and one year of quantity food prep, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalency; ServSafe Manager certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Experience: One year of experience in quantity food preparation, state sanitary regulations, and quantity food purchasing.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with young children and families. Able to relate to income-eligible families. Able to work independently. Math skills for production counts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals based on a created menu for CACFP guidelines for children birth to five.
• Maintain safe and sanitary food practices per state/local requirements and ServSafe Manager practices.
• Ensure kitchen, refrigerator, freezers, stoves and ovens are clean and sanitary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Math/production counts

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

ServSafe Manager certification within 60 days

Job description

Description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Cook

Location: Concord, NH

Hours: Part Time, Monday – Friday, up to 25 hours per week

Salary Description: $15.23-$19.29, based on level of training and relative work experience!

About Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack (CAPBM)

The Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (CAPBM) is a cornerstone of community development and support, dedicated to fostering independence and resilience in families and individuals. Our programs serve as vital resources to empower families, prepare children for future success, and enrich the lives of those in our community.

What It’s Like To Work Here

Working at CAPBM means being part of a collaborative team driven by a passion for making a difference. Our supportive, inclusive environment fosters professional growth and personal fulfillment. Employees are empowered to contribute their ideas and expertise to strengthen our programs and enhance the lives of individuals and families we serve. We value commitment, innovation, and adaptability, making every day an opportunity to create impactful solutions and meaningful connections within our community.

A Day in the Life as a Head Start Cook

As the Cook, you’ll play an essential role in providing well balanced meals to children according to CACFP Meal Pattern Guidelines while maintaining safe and sanitary food service practices.

Your Day Will Involve

• Preparing meals based on a created menu according to the CACFP Meal Pattern Guidelines for children birth to five years old.
• Maintains safe and sanitary food practices in accordance with state and local requirements as well as Serv Safe Manager Level Practices.
• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, refrigerator, freezers, stoves and ovens

Each day is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and build a foundation for lifelong success in the lives of children and their families.

Requirements

Qualifications to Be a Kitchen Assistant/Cook

To Excel In This Role, You’ll Need

• Education: High School diploma or equivalency credential; ServSafe Manager certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Experience: One year of experience in quantity food preparation, state sanitary regulations, and quantity food purchasing
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with young children and their families and ability to relate comfortably to income-eligible families. Able to work independently at times. Mathematical ability to compute production counts and adapt quantity recipes.
• Characteristics: Attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace and early childhood learning experience.
• Technical: successful completion of criminal record check, CPR/First Aid certification

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for occasional travel between program locations.

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counites, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.