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For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io We'll email you new jobs that match this search Job Details The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Cook I. Proposed Schedule Includes: 5:30am - 2:00pm shifts Varying weekends (additional $2.00/hour) Make a difference in a Veteran's life! Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region. The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full-time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details. 139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276 Summary To assist in the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods following state and federal guidelines at the NH Veterans Home. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: 8th grade education License/Certification: None Other Requirements:

1. Must be able and willing to wear a hairnet.
2. Must be able and willing to adhere to all hygiene-related standards for the food industry.
3. Ability to work while standing and under conditions of high temperature and humidity.

Trainee Option: Not applicable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 2. Knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of large-scale food preparation, food service and related activities including health hazards in food service and the necessary precautionary measures. 3. Knowledge of the care and use of food service implements and equipment. 4. Ability to read and follow recipes and special directions. 5. Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS None CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES In-Band Advancement Available: No Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No Criteria: None 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 Assists in training Food Service Workers. Plans daily tasks assignments for food service workers Works with Food Service Director in planning new food delivery programs. Sanitizes and cleans work surface areas after each task. Assists in food preparation according to amounts needed; follows approved recipes and menus. Cleans kitchen and cooking utensils; inspects cooking equipment for cleanliness and proper functional operation. For further information please contact Karen Hebert, Chief Operations Officer, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. *TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION 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) Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

USD 14.400-18.460

$14.40 - $18.46 hourly Post Date: 08/26/2026 Close Date: 09/29/2026 Location: US:NH:TILTON 139 Winter Street, Veterans Home, Belknap, Tilton, NH 03276, US Employment Type: FULL-TIME EOE TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964 #J-18808-Ljbffr The State of New Hampshire