ASSISTANT CHEF

Manchester, NH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.93 - $20.80

Benefits

HMO medical

prescription drug benefits

Dental Insurance

Flexible spending account

State defined benefit retirement plan

Deferred compensation 457 plan

Paid holidays

Job Description

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Division for Children, Youth & Families, operates with a commitment to providing quality services and support to some of the state's most vulnerable populations. Within this division, the Sununu Youth Services Center (SYSC) serves as a residential facility dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of youth. SYSC strives to uphold the vision and mission of the agency through applying the Practice Model theories, beliefs, and principles in its daily operations, ensuring that youth receive the best possible environment for their development and well-being.

The SYSC is curr...

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent credential
valid driver's license
must be able and willing to wear a hairnet
must be able and willing to adhere to all hygiene-related standards for the food industry

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent credential
valid driver's license
ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
knowledge of food preparation and safety standards
strong organizational skills
ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
commitment to workplace safety and hygiene standards

Job Duties

Trains, supervises and evaluates the work of cooks in performing their assigned duties
contributes to job performance evaluations and recommends discipline of dietary staff to supervisor as necessary
oversees the operation of the SYSC kitchen including food preparation and delivery, cleaning, and upkeep of the kitchen equipment and kitchen areas
cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipes, cuts, trims and slices meat and poultry for cooking
helps bake rolls, desserts, etc. when necessary
places orders for milk, baked goods and eggs directly to various vendors ensuring prompt delivery of goods
compiles orders for food service supplies and kitchen cleaning materials
compiles orders for frozen foods and vegetables and assists in monthly freezer inventory
organizes and rotates foodstuffs in freezer to ensure highest quality available
compiles goods in relation to special orders from departments (i.e. cookouts, court, GED testing, etc.)
performs accountabilities in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
communicates with supervisors regarding issues related to workplace safety