Cook Helper

Position Details

Position Information


Posting date
08/24/2026


Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Position Number
1000088


Position Title
Cook Helper


Hiring Range Minimum
$24.27


Hiring Range Maximum
$24.27


Union Type
SEIU


SEIU Level
A


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Employment Category
Regular Full Time


Scheduled Months per Year
12


Scheduled Hours per Week
40


Schedule


Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday, 11.00am-9.30pm; Sunday, Monday & Tuesday off

This can be a 12-month position.15% shift differential on 2nd shift.

Location of Position


Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only


Is this a term position?
No


If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?
No


Position Purpose


Under close supervision, assists with the preparation of food items regularly listed on the daily menu in the dining facilities and for catered functions. Works in any general cooking area where needed, e.g. grill station, breakfast, salad room, bakery shop, routine catered orders, etc. Receives on-the-job training in general food service and sanitation procedures and in proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment and machinery.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School or equivalency


Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Food service experience in an institutional establishment is preferred.
• High School graduate with six months of relevant experience in food preparation; or the equivalent.
• Ability to pass required ServSafe and Allertrain trainings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.
• Familiarity with standard cooking methods and procedures.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to follow customer relations policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Works varied shifts and required overtime.
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Campus Services HR


Department Contact Phone Number
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Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Campus Services HR


Department Contact's Phone Number
6-3561


Equal Opportunity Employer


Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check


Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function


Special Instructions to Applicants


UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 8/24/2026 THROUGH 8/31/2026 .
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

Additional Instructions

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Key Accountabilities


Description

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of food items.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans, cuts and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stirs and strains soups and sauces.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas, maintaining an awareness of temperature requirements and potential for food spoilage.
• Learns and follows safety precautions and proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Cleans and properly stores kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Checks refrigerators and freezers for safe food temperatures, notifies supervisor of unusual changes.

Percentage Of Time

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.


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Performs other duties as assigned