Cook

The Huntington at Nashua; Rye (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Earned Time Program

Referral Bonus

Health Benefits available with a 30+hr

Employee Assistance Program

Great Weekend Differential

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Webster at Rye is seeking a Full‑Time Cook to join our dining team in Rye, New Hampshire. You will handle meal preparation, plating, and quality checks, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment and following recipes and procedures. Enjoy a team‑oriented, flexible work setting with competitive pay.

Shifts include early morning or mid‑day hours; candidates should be reliable, professional, and able to work independently or with the team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in food service or related area.
• Strong commitment to customer service in a healthcare/medical setting preferred.
• Ability to set priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow recipes.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform kitchen tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete meal preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepare eye-appealing, tasty items following established recipes and plate service.
• Perform advance preparation as indicated and maintain quality checks.
• Complete preparation records and store food items properly at close of service.
• Clean work area and equipment; follow safety and sanitation rules.
• Ensure hot food assembly follows established procedures and regulations.
• Participate in annual safety trainings and adhere to policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Reading recipes

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Webster at Rye is seeking a Full‑Time Cook to complete our amazing dining team! We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and flexible team member to join our organization. This position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.

Shifts available are: 5:30am-1:30 pm or 11:00am to 7:00 pm.

Webster at Rye was awarded Holleran’s Choice Community Award for completion of their 2025 Employee Engagement and Satisfaction survey for the Second Year in a Row!

BENEFITS:

• Fun Team to work with!
• Flexible Scheduling!
• A supportive, team‑focused environment!
• A mission-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters!
• Great Employee to Resident Ratios!
• Great Weekend Differential!
• Competitive Pay!
• Very Generous Referral Bonus!
• Fun Events for Employees!
• Employee Recognition!
• Employee Assistance Program!
• Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays!
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match!
• Generous Earned Time Program!

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complete meal preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Does eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food quality evaluations and temperature checks at each meal.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service (dated and labeled).
• Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation.
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ensures that all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures, and according to State Regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for self-safety and that of immediate work environment.
• Attending annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws and fire and safety procedures.
• Adheres to all Policies and Procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong commitment to customer service
• Familiarity with privacy laws and confidentially (preferably in a healthcare/medical office setting)
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Physical demands include, but not limited to, standing, sitting, walking, carrying, kneeling, bending and lifting up to 50lbs. Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently and with others as directed by the Director of Dining.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow provided recipes.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50lb

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua,At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.