Full Time Lunch and Dinner Cook

RiverWoods Exeter•Exeter, NH

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

RiverWoods Exeter is seeking an experienced full-time Line Cook to join its Dining Services team in Exeter, New Hampshire. The cook prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items using fresh, whole-food ingredients and helps deliver high-quality, consistent, well-presented meals for residents and staff. The role includes working across kitchen stations in a team-oriented environment and maintaining safe, sanitary, clean, and organized kitchen operations. RiverWoods describes the setting as more consistent than a traditional restaurant and emphasizes the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to residents’ daily lives. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with typical shifts between 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Compensation starts at $20 per hour, or more depending on experience. The position works under the direction of the Sous Chef.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/HiSET.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of culinary experience.
ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare hot and cold menu items for residents and staff according to production sheets and standardized recipes.
Execute hot-line service, including sauté and grill station responsibilities, ensuring proper meat temperatures and consistent presentation of à la carte meals.
Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
Meet regularly with the Sous Chef and/or Director of Culinary Operations to review daily production needs, culinary techniques, service timing, and special events.
Participate in required in-service training and professional development opportunities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
Support team members as needed to ensure efficient kitchen operations and an outstanding resident dining experience.