"Cook Helper"

Job Details

Posting date: 11/17/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 0408000

Position Title: Cook Helper

Hiring Range Minimum: $23.99

Hiring Range Maximum: $23.99

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: Sunday-Thursday; 6pm to 2:30am. Friday & Saturday off

Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

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: This is a year round position

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: 1-2 years of experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• One year of relevant experience in food preparation; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food service experience in an institutional establishment is preferred.
• High School graduate or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of basic sanitation regulations and proper food protection procedures.
• Familiarity with standard cooking methods and procedures.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to follow customer relations policies and procedures.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and overtime as required.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Description:

• 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.
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned