Cook / Chef - Full Time

All American Assisted Living; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling

Supportive environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, NH, is seeking a Cook/Chef to prepare high-quality meals for residents according to menus and dietary needs, in a team-oriented kitchen.

This 4-day workweek features 10-hour days with rotating weekends and a pay rate of $20–$22 per hour. You will follow safety standards, manage production, and support dining services during meals and events.

Join a compassionate workplace offering benefits and opportunities to contribute to residents' daily well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in healthcare, senior living, or similar food service.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Ability to prepare meals for residents with different dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety requirements.
• Prepare meals accommodating residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients properly.
• Monitor temperatures and complete required documentation.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies.
• Monitor inventory and notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Coordinate with Dining Services staff to support meal service.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed.
• Complete additional kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Follow recipes

Dietary accommodation

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Stamina

Lifting ability

Availability

Job description

Cook / Chef position

4 days per week (10 hour days); rotating weekends

Compensation: $20-22 per hour

About the Community

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for our residents while following established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This is a great opportunity for a cook who enjoys a team-oriented kitchen and wants to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Paid training
• Retention incentives
• Flexible scheduling where available
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ability to prepare meals for individuals with different dietary needs
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to (lifting requirement) pounds
• Availability to work based on the needs of the community

We are an equal opportunity employer.