Cook II

Silverstone Living; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay with paid meal breaks

Scholarship Program / Education Assist

Employee Recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Health Benefits (min 30 hours)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑/

Retirement Savings with company match

Generous Earned Time

Holiday pay (time and a half)

Job summary

Silverstone Living’s Nashua, NH site seeks a Cook II to prepare hot entrees, soups, and vegetables for dining rooms, healthcare, and special functions. You will follow recipes, perform advance prep, ensure plate quality, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

The role emphasizes accurate records, proper storage, and adherence to safety regulations. This is a non-profit, team-focused environment with benefits and supportive staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow provided recipes.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete meal preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following provided recipes for all dining rooms, Café and special functions.
• Does eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.
• PM Cook is responsible for kitchen closing procedures.
• 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, as they go.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Privacy laws knowledge

Prioritization & multitasking

Organizational skills

Independent and teamwork

Recipe reading/comprehension

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Dining Services, the Cook II is responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes. Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare, and special functions. Does advance preparation as indicated. Serves eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food. Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at the close of meal service. Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation. Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices. Performs additional duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and complimentary food for Dining Service staff.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complete meal preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following provided recipes for all dining rooms, Café and special functions.
• Does eye-appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food.
• PM Cook is responsible for kitchen closing procedures.
• 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, as they go.
• 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 kitchen manager.
• 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.