Assistant Cook (63015)

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

Are you looking for a culinary support role where your work goes beyond the kitchen to truly change lives? 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.

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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.

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Incredible Benefits & Perks

We take great care of the team that feeds our campus. Enjoy an exceptional, company-paid package starting almost immediately:

• 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.