Cook-NO LATE NIGHTS!

RiverMead; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

6% retirement match

Paid time off (360 hrs rollover)

Weekend differential ($1.50/hour)

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Nonprofit stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

RiverMead, a premier not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Peterborough, NH, is seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests across several venues in a team‑oriented environment.

Minimum one year of professional cooking experience is preferred, with knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations. Join a mission-driven community that values compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items across dining venues.
• Provide food service support for multiple dining venues.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control standards.
• Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP guidelines.
• Monitor temperatures for foods and refrigeration.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and assist with care.
• Collaborate with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff.
• Support team operations to ensure efficient meal service.

Skills

Cook skills

Food safety

Teamwork

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

As a Cook, you will:

• 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

We believe in taking care of our team members with competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, including:

• 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.