Assistant Cook

Food Service Assistant - Fuel Minds, Support Futures, and Make an Impact! Location: Manchester, NH (Conveniently based with quick highway access, ample free parking, and public bus route accessibility) Classification: Non-Exempt New Hampshire Job Corps is seeking a reliable and motivated Food Service Assistant to join our dining team in Manchester! In this rewarding role, you will help fuel our campus by assisting with food prep, maintaining a sparkling clean dining facility, and serving as a positive mentor to young adults building their careers. If you take pride in excellent hospitality and want to be part of a mission-driven community, we want you on our team. What You Will Do Support Kitchen Operations: Help prepare meals by washing, peeling, and coring fresh fruits and vegetables. Manage Inventory & Setup: Transfer food, supplies, and equipment safely between storage and kitchen areas, and set up dining tables and chairs. Maintain Top-Tier Sanitation: Clear, wash, and sanitize dishes, pots, kitchen equipment, floors, and food storage spaces to maintain perfect health standards. Provide Excellent Service: Deliver friendly, superior customer service to our students and staff every single day. Mentor Student Helpers: Supervise and mentor Job Corps Work-Based Learning students assigned to the kitchen, helping them develop professional habits. Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in food service operations, or a culinary certificate/degree, is highly preferred. Ability to obtain a local Food Handling/Health Certification. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet meal deadlines. Physical capability to stay active, stand, walk, and lift or move up to 40 pounds. Incredible Benefits & Perks 100% Company-Paid Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after your hire date-completely PAID by the company! Generous Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with 11 paid annual holidays, plus 40 hours of paid vacation in your first year. Retirement & Ownership: Secure your financial future with a 401(k) plan featuring company matching after your first year, plus enrollment in the company Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An Easy Commute: Skip the heavy city traffic with quick highway access, ample free parking, and direct proximity to the public bus route. A Rewarding Mission: Join a diverse, hard-working team united by the shared goal of changing young lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr