Production Prep Cook - NH Food Bank

Catholic Charities New Hampshire; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

New Hampshire Food Bank is seeking a Production Prep Cook to support the Production Chef and Chef Instructor with food preparation, volunteer coordination, and outreach functions including catering and food truck events. This 40-hour-per-week role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven team.

The position emphasizes maintaining kitchen safety, inventory controls, and reliable collaboration with partner agencies to ensure timely meal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 1 year of experience.
• ServSafe Manager’s Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to complete Forklift Driver Training/Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Food prep/cooking knowledge and experience using knives and commercial kitchen equipment, preferred.
• Experience or training in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Team in food production.
• Assist Production Chef in the preparation of partner agency meals.
• Aide in guiding volunteer opportunities within the kitchen related to bulk meal production and cleaning as needed.
• Help maintain temperature logs and inventory records daily.
• Assist with the development and management of outreach and events including catering and food truck as directed by the Chef Instructor.
• Maintain cleanliness of all culinary department work areas and equipment.
• Pick agency meal orders and maintain inventory control.

Job description

The New Hampshire Food Bank is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team (40 hours/week) as a Production Prep Cook with the Recipe for Success Program (RFS). The Production Prep Cook supports the Production Chef and Chef Instructor with food preparation, volunteer/student coordination, administrative duties and outreach functions including catering and food truck events.

We offer a great work environment with generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance along with other fringe benefits.

Duties

• Assist Culinary Team in food production.
• Assist Production Chef in the preparation of partner agency meals.
• Aide in guiding volunteer opportunities within the kitchen related to bulk meal production and cleaning as needed.
• Help maintain temperature logs and inventory records daily.
• Assist with the development and management of outreach and events including catering and food truck as directed by the Chef Instructor.
• Maintain cleanliness of all culinary department work areas and equipment.
• Pick agency meal orders and maintain inventory control.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 1 year of experience.
• ServSafe Manager’s Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to complete Forklift Driver Training/Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Food prep/cooking knowledge and experience using knives and commercial kitchen equipment, preferred.
• Experience or training in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap

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