Cook-Early Evening Finish

RiverMead Lifecare Community; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement match

PTO rollover

Weekend differential

Benefits package

Career growth

Nonprofit stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough, NH is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests across multiple dining venues in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We welcome candidates from restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, food service, senior living, or institutional dining backgrounds who are passionate about quality, food safety, and creating memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience in restaurant, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or institutional dining is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, desserts.
• Provide food service support for multiple dining venues.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
• Monitor temperature of foods and refrigeration.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and assist with maintenance.
• Collaborate with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff to deliver a quality dining experience.
• Support team operations to ensure efficient meal service.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a passionate Cook who takes pride in preparing fresh, delicious meals and creating exceptional dining experiences? 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional cooking experience preferred
• Experience in restaurants, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, catering, or institutional food service is a plus
• 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

Pay & 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

Why Choose RiverMead?

RiverMead is a mission-driven senior living community dedicated to enriching lives through wellness, lifelong learning, and meaningful connections. Our culinary team plays a vital role in creating memorable experiences for residents through outstanding food and hospitality.

If you're looking for a Cook job, Line Cook position, Food Service Cook role, Healthcare Cook opportunity, or Senior Living Culinary career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your passion for cooking to a workplace where your work truly makes a difference.