Join State Of New Hampshire in Manchester,NH,USA as a CHEF

The State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services operates New Hampshire Hospital, a key institution located at 36 Clinton Street, Concord, NH. New Hampshire Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care and support services within the community. Serving as a crucial part of the state's healthcare infrastructure, the hospital emphasizes a commitment to quality, safety, and the well-being of both patients and staff. With a strong focus on compliance with state regulations and healthcare standards, the Department strives to foster a positive and efficient working environment for its employees in a variety of roles. Currently, New Hampshire Hospital is seeking to fill a Full-Time Chef I position on the 2nd shift. This role offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.93 to $20.80, and includes access to a comprehensive total compensation package that features medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, wellness programs, and flexible scheduling benefits. The Chef I role is vital in managing food service operations within the hospital, supervising cooks and food service workers to ensure the production and delivery of meals complies with departmental policies, hospital procedures, and ServSafe safety standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing kitchen personnel, assuring that all food is prepared safely and to high-quality standards suitable for patient care, cafeteria services, and catering events. In addition to meal preparation oversight, this position involves record-keeping duties including temperature logs, waste logs, pre-service checklists, and daily assignment sheets. The Chef I actively supports the efficient operation of the patient tray line, ensuring timely meal delivery. This position demands a hands-on leadership style that involves coaching, counseling, and participating in personnel evaluations and disciplinary processes. Training employees in proper kitchen procedures, sanitation, food safety, recipe adherence, and dish handling is a critical element of this role. The Chef I also contributes to long-range planning activities related to staffing and menu management, including using computerized systems for recipe management and inventory control. Physical requirements include the ability to sustain continuous physical activity typical of kitchen work, such as standing for long periods, frequent reaching, bending, and lifting. Applicants should possess at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent and a current ServSafe certification or be willing to obtain certification within the first year. Experience in commercial or institutional food service settings is preferred, highlighting the importance of a background in managing food prep and kitchen operations efficiently and safely. The role embodies the Department's commitment to quality and safety by enforcing compliance with state health standards and supporting ongoing safety and quality improvement efforts. As a supervisor, the Chef I is accountable for promoting a safe workplace, participating in safety training, and handling safety-related documentation. The position also takes a leadership role in supporting the organization’s mission through professional conduct and fostering a customer-service focused culture among their team. Joining the New Hampshire Hospital's team means being part of a public institution that values its employees and offers a robust compensation and benefits package that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. This position is ideal for individuals who have a passion for food service management within healthcare settings and who enjoy working in a team-oriented and structured environment dedicated to quality and safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent credential
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain within first year
• ability to perform continuous physical activities such as standing, frequent reaching, bending, or lifting
• experience in food service or prep cooking preferred
• must comply with hospital and departmental safety policies
• ability to participate in coaching, counseling, and disciplinary procedures
• physical capability to handle kitchen workload