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COOK II(Job Id 53244) Location: US:NH:TILTON Occupation Category: 35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 08/31/2026 Close Date: 09/30/2026 Salary: 15.930-20.800 New Hampshire Veterans Home 139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276 COOK II Position #41697 $15.93 - $20.80 hourly The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Cook II. Proposed Schedule Includes 10:30am - 7:15pm shifts Varying weekends (additional $2.00/hour) Make a difference in a Veterans life! Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region. Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together. 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. Summary Prepare and cook required 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. Other Information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent credential License/Certification None Other Requirements Must have a neat and clean appearance and practice personal hygiene and be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority. Trainee Option Not applicable Preferred Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 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. Knowledge of the care and use of food service implements and equipment. Ability to read and follow recipes and special directions. Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. Ability to work while standing and under conditions of high temperature and humidity. After-hire Requirements None Career Advancement Opportunities In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: None Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes 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 overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall met minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD not to exceed one year of being hired into this position. Responsibilities Prepares foods according to amounts needed following approved recipes and menus. Operates and cleans all food service equipment according to manufacturers recommendations. Cleans and sanitizes areas of production after each task. Thoroughly instructs staff on tasks assigned. Supervises staff in absence of Food Service Director or Assistant Manager. Explains s mple work procedures, provides general work instruction and assists other food service employees in solving routine work problems. #J-18808-Ljbffr