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About The Position
RiverMead, a premier not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Peterborough, NH, is seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests across several dining venues while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Whether you're coming from a restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, food service, senior living, or institutional dining background, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding culinary career while making a meaningful impact every day. At RiverMead, you're not just joining a kitchen, you’re joining a community that values compassion, respect, teamwork, and excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional cooking experience preferred
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practices
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Passion for serving others and creating memorable dining experiences
Nice To Haves
- Experience in restaurants, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, catering, or institutional food service is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, side dishes, and desserts
- Provide food service support for multiple dining venues, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen
- Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are met
- Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP guidelines
- Monitor, record, and maintain food and refrigeration temperatures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and assist with routine equipment care
- Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff to deliver an exceptional dining experience
- Support team operations and help wherever needed to ensure efficient meal service
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 6% employer retirement match
- Generous paid time off with up to 360 hours rollover
- $1.50/hour weekend differential (Friday 5:00 PM – Sunday Midnight)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Long-term stability with a respected nonprofit organization
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
