Kitchen Supervisor / Lead Cook

Mfinite Consulting LLC; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Veterans Home | Mfinite Consulting seeks an experienced Kitchen Supervisor / Lead Cook to lead meal preparation and shift coordination for the dietary department, supporting veteran residents, including those in the life-enhanced dementia unit.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure recipe adherence, supervise staff, and uphold sanitation and safety protocols in line with CDC/OSHA guidelines. Flexibility to cover various kitchen tasks is required.

Qualifications

• Prior food service supervisory or lead cook experience required.
• Ability to read recipes and follow written directions accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push carts.
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, meal prep timelines, and shift coordination
• Ensure recipe adherence and consistent food quality and portioning
• Supervise cooks, food service workers, and dishwashing/cleaning staff during assigned shifts
• Uphold kitchen sanitation, food safety, and infection-prevention protocols
• Communicate staffing or supply issues promptly to site lead and dietary management
• Step into cook, prep, or service duties as needed to keep meal service running

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Lead cook experience

Reading recipes

Physical lifting up to 50 lbs

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Job description

New Hampshire Veterans Home | Mfinite Consulting

About The Role

Mfinite Consulting is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor / Lead Cook to lead meal preparation, recipe adherence, and shift coordination for the dietary department at the New Hampshire Veterans Home. This role plays a direct part in the daily quality of life of honorably discharged veteran residents, including residents of NHVH's life-enhanced dementia unit. If you're a hands-on kitchen leader who takes pride in consistency, food safety, and mentoring a team, we'd like to hear from you.

New Hampshire Veterans Home | Mfinite Consulting

About The Role

Mfinite Consulting is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor / Lead Cook to lead meal preparation, recipe adherence, and shift coordination for the dietary department at the New Hampshire Veterans Home. This role plays a direct part in the daily quality of life of honorably discharged veteran residents, including residents of NHVH's life-enhanced dementia unit. If you're a hands-on kitchen leader who takes pride in consistency, food safety, and mentoring a team, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, meal prep timelines, and shift coordination
• Ensure recipe adherence and consistent food quality and portioning
• Supervise cooks, food service workers, and dishwashing/cleaning staff during assigned shifts
• Uphold kitchen sanitation, food safety, and infection-prevention protocols consistent with CDC/OSHA guidelines
• Communicate staffing or supply issues promptly to the Mfinite site lead and NHVH dietary management
• Step into cook, prep, or service duties as needed to keep meal service running without interruption

What You'll Need

• Prior food service supervisory or lead cook experience required
• Ability to read recipes and follow written directions accurately
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push carts
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work indoors and/or outdoors depending on event needs
• Reliable, on-time attendance, and ability to pass all pre-service screening

Before You Start: Screening & Compliance

Per NHVH contract requirements, all candidates must complete the following prior to their start date:

• Criminal background check (National Criminal Records Check or NH Release of Criminal Record Authorization)
• BEAS (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services) State Registry check
• OIG Exclusion List screening (at hire, with monthly re-screening for the duration of the assignment)
• Annual Conviction Disclosure Attestation
• Fitness-for-duty attestation (free of known infectious disease), and physical/drug testing where applicable
• Review and attestation of NHVH policies and procedures (at hire and annually)
• Note: Former NHVH employees are not eligible for placement without prior NHVH approval

About Mfinite Consulting LLC

Mfinite Consulting is a certified Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Minority-Owned (VOSB/WOSB/MBE) staffing and workforce solutions firm. As the employer of record for this placement, Mfinite manages payroll, compliance tracking, and rapid replacement coverage — so staff can stay focused on resident care.