COOK III

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

COOK III

Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position#16391

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour.

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services and New Hampshire Hospital have a Full-Time Vacancy for Cook III.

Summary: Serves as a team lead with responsibility for assigned kitchen functions or meal service areas, contributing to the quality, safety, and timeliness of food service operations. Directly impacts workflow and team efficiency, and the health, safety, and satisfaction of residents, patients, or patrons. Addresses routine operational issues and ensures compliance with established standards.


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: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in culinary arts, large-quantity cookery, food service, or a related field, and include at least 6 months in large-quantity cookery.


License/Certification: None

Other Requirements:

1. Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, steam, and cleaning chemicals

2. Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and perform repetitive tasks

3. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts to support staffing needs

4. Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance and practice personal hygiene


Trainee Option : Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, including at least 6 months in large-quantity cookery, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate knowledge of food preparation techniques, large-scale cooking methods, and kitchen operations. Understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and specialized or therapeutic diets. Ability to apply prior training and experience to perform a range of semi-independent cooking tasks. Skill in coordinating workflow and guiding entry-level staff.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : ServSafe Food Handler certification within 1 year of hire and maintenance of current certification

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 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:

• Prepares and cooks a full range of food items in accordance with standardized recipes and established menus, ensuring quality, consistency, and proper portion control. Prepares and monitors special dietary or therapeutic meals in compliance with prescribed guidelines.
• Serves as a working team lead by guiding daily food preparation activities, supporting workflow coordination, and helping ensure readiness for meal service. Provides general direction and coaching to lower-level kitchen staff, including assigning tasks and checking work for adherence to established standards.
• Applies established food preparation procedures, resolves routine issues related to timing, menu item substitutions, and kitchen operations, and escalates more complex concerns as needed.
• Monitors and records food temperatures and sanitation practices and ensures compliance with food safety standards, while maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Oversees proper food storage, handling, and rotation; assists with inventory tracking and stock replenishment; and identifies and orders routine supplies or products as needed.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment and performs basic troubleshooting, reporting issues as appropriate.
• Adheres to and reinforces facility policies related to safety, sanitation, and security. Identifies and addresses compliance issues and escalates to supervisor when appropriate.
• Coordinates daily kitchen operations through verbal communication, written logs, and reporting tools, regularly collaborating with supervisors and diverse personnel to support efficient and timely meal service.

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

• Sets up steam table and replenishes food items for tray line as needed during tray line production times.
• Ensures completion of temperature logs, waste logs, pre-service checklists, tally sheets, portion control logs, opening/closing checklists, and employee cleaning assignment sheets.
• Secures cash register tills in safe.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees.

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in other staff.

For further information please contact Laura Yeager-Meyer, Supervisor, View email address on click.appcast.io and View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*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)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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