Cook Manchester

Overview

The cook is responsible for the daily operations of the food service activities for the child care center to which they are assigned. This is a full-year position ~ 35 hours a week / 52 weeks per year. Visit our website s.org for more locations. SNHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for assigned centers.
• Adhere to menus, and adapt menus for special dietary requirements.
• Order and store deliveries of food and related kitchen supplies within budget guidelines.
• Shop at grocery stores as needed within budget guidelines and arrange pickup of surplus food as needed for service.
• Wash and properly care for the dishes, utensils, and kitchen and food delivery equipment.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness in accordance with state and local health safety and sanitation regulations. Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain records on food purchases and related supplies, and menu production.

• High school diploma or GED, and coursework or experience in quality food preparation, budgeting and purchasing.
• Six months to two years of quality food service experience.
• Knowledge of basic cooking and kitchen procedures. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work without supervision and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and lift/carry/move heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to relate well to children and parents.
• Valid New Hampshire driver’s license, current adequate car insurance, proof of car insurance, and reliable transportation.

• Strong communication skills
• Sense of humor

• Health, dental & vision insurance plans
• Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after 1 year
• Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays
• Agency Employee Assistance Program
• Staff wellness program