CookNO LATE NIGHTS

RiverMead; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement match

Paid time off (PTO) rollover

Weekend differential

Benefits package

Career growth

Job stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

RiverMead in Peterborough, NH seeks a skilled Cook to prepare fresh meals for residents, staff, and guests across multiple dining venues. You will join a supportive, team‑oriented culinary team focused on quality and compassionate service.

The role welcomes candidates from restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or senior living backgrounds and offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a respected nonprofit community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Dependable

Passion for service

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.