Mid-Day Cook

RiverMead•Peterborough, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RiverMead, a premier not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Peterborough, NH, is seeking a skilled and reliable Cook for our 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM shift, supporting meal service across multiple dining venues. In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests as you move between venues throughout the day, 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
Comfortable moving between venues and adapting to shifting priorities across a multi-venue midday shift
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 across multiple dining venues during the midday shift, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen
Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are met throughout lunch and into dinner service
Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service across venues as needed
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 across venues
Support team operations and help wherever needed to ensure efficient meal service