Cook for Residential Facility (Entry Level)

Granite Recovery Centers; Effingham (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire seeks a dedicated Full-Time Relief Cook to prepare meals per menu, ensure guest and staff satisfaction, and follow dietary restrictions with attention to detail.

You will monitor temperatures, complete logs, clean and sanitize kitchens, stock serving areas, and perform routine deep cleans. The role requires independence, reliability, and commitment to health and safety in a resident facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in kitchen/restaurant setting preferred.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Knowledge of health, food and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperatures of hot and cold foods and document results.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner per menu and dietary restrictions.
• Clean storage, prep and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Wash dishes, stock serving areas, and manage waste.
• Perform routine deep clean of kitchen equipment and floors.
• Ensure health, safety, and high-quality food preparation.
• Interact professionally with clients while maintaining boundaries.
• Undertake other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Attention to dietary restrictions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Background check clearance

Tools

Food temperature logs

Sanitation logs

Job description

Full-Time Relief Cook – Resident Facility

Granite Recovery Center is looking for a hardworking and dedicated Cook that is passionate about delivering the best possible dining experience for our guests and associates.

The Cook prepares delicious meals according to the menu. They follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals in an efficient and timely manner to ensure an excellent guest experience. They are knowledgeable in various ingredients and cooking techniques and are kept up to date on industry trends.

Role and Responsibilities

• Consistently monitors the temperatures of hot and cold foods according to food safety standards and documents results.
• Completes appropriate forms such as food temperature logs, sanitizer concentration logs and food waste logs.
• Prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in accordance with menu, recipes, allergies and dietary restrictions of individuals.
• Cleans storage, food preparation and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Wash and dry dishes, take out trashes and broken-down boxes, clean dining area and stock items in serving areas as needed.
• Performs routine deep clean of kitchen area including sweeping/mopping kitchen floor, cleaning inside and out of reach-ins, cleaning steam table, fryolator, etc.
• Assists in guaranteeing a high level of health and safety, cleanliness and food preparation that ensures safe working practices are followed.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
• Any other related tasks that are assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior kitchen/restaurant experience preferred.
• ServSafe certified a plus.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Health, food and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with little to no assistance.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here is what you can expect from us

Granite Recovery Center is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.

Granite Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.