Utility / Prep Food Service Worker (Recipe for Success)

The New Hampshire Food Bank is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team (40 hours/week) as a Utility / Prep Food Service Worker with the Recipe for Success Program (RFS). They are primarily responsible for general kitchen maintenance and food prep. We offer a great work environment with generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance along with other fringe benefits.

Duties

Assume responsibility for ensuring that the RFS Kitchen is kept clean and in good order

Assist Chefs with food preparation as guided to include washing, cutting, mixing, cooking, cooling, panning, assembling, wrapping and delivering when necessary.

Ware washing, washing and sanitizing dishes according to proper approved techniques and ensuring items get stored in their appropriate places.

Upkeep and maintain all surfaces of the kitchen and food storage areas in a sanitary condition following approved methods

Break down and remove all cardboard for recycling, remove trash and composting

Provide support to the Chefs and students when necessary to break down, clean and sanitize kitchen equipment

Assist with various RFS events as scheduled; including catered events, fundraising events and food truck events, etc.

High School Diploma or GED required

ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certificate or the ability to obtain within 90 days, required

Food prep/cooking knowledge and experience using knives and commercial kitchen equipment

Must have knife and cooking skills as well as an ability to follow directions

Experience or training in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or familial status, age, or mental or physical handicap.