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FOOD SERVICE WORKER

VETERANS HOME
Tilton, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276


FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Position #42648

$14.40 - $18.46 hourly


The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Food Service Worker.

Proposed Schedule Includes:

10:30am - 7:15pm shifts

Varying weekends (additional $2.00/hour)


Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

Summary:

To assist in serving and preparing nutritionally balanced meals according to a prescribed menu plan and established safety standard.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. 

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: 8th grade education

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: Must possess clean personal health and sanitation habits.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a waiter, waitress, dining room attendant or food service worker

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position. 

Responsibilities:

Participates in the preparation for, and the setup of, individual trays for food distribution.

Sets-up for meal service, takes food orders, serves residents and cleans ladies lounge and Tarr dining rooms.

Operates dishwashing machine, food disposal, toaster and heat on demand unit.

Assists with the passing of trays, collecting of trays and cleaning the tables and chairs on the LEDU units, Welch units and areas served for guest meal service.

Stocks all work areas and unit kitchenettes.

Cleans all floor areas in dining rooms, kitchen and dishwashing areas.

May be involved in cooking or otherwise preparing foods as directed by cook, chef, or dietary management team.

Exercises responsibility for training new employees.

Performs extra cleaning assignments as directed by shift leaders or dietary management team.

May be involved in procedures for receiving, documenting, and tray preparation relating to both regular and special diets.


For further information please contact Chris Hollins, Supervisor I, at christopher.c.hollins@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4833.


*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Salary : $14 - $18

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