Culinary Coordinator

RiverMead; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% M

Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance

PTO from day one with rollover up to 6

Weekend differential $1.50/hour

On-site Fitness Center and indoor pool

Career growth opportunities within a--

Job summary

RiverMead in Peterborough, NH is seeking an experienced Culinary Coordinator to lead our dining services team in a full-time, on-site role. You will oversee daily dining operations, service, sanitation, and guest experience while supervising staff and coordinating events across dining venues.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in dining service, demonstrates strong leadership and communication, and holds a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dining service experience with strong knowledge of service, sanitation, and food handling standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support residents and guests during meals, addressing questions and concerns.
• Supervise dining service staff, ensuring proper service techniques and sanitation.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures, station setups, and coordination of special functions with kitchen staff.
• Manage daily tasks such as processing resident charges, updating menu slides, posting announcements, and allergen labeling.
• Step in during peak times to assist with bussing, serving, or other tasks.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling with other Coordinators and Managers; train and orient new dining staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for hospitality? RiverMead, a premier not-for-profit CCRC in Peterborough, NH, is seeking an experienced Culinary Coordinator to help lead our dining services team.

In this full-time leadership role, you'll oversee daily dining operations; service, food safety, and overall guest experience, while supervising dining staff and coordinating special events across our dining venues.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and support residents and guests throughout meal periods, addressing questions and concerns as they arise
• Supervise dining service staff, ensuring proper service techniques, sanitation, and side work are consistently followed
• Oversee opening/closing procedures, station setups, and coordination of special functions with kitchen staff
• Manage daily operational tasks — processing resident charges, updating menu slides, posting dining announcements, and labeling for allergens
• Step in during peak times to help with bussing, serving, or other tasks as needed
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling with other Coordinators and Managers; train and orient new dining staff

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years of dining service experience with strong knowledge of service, sanitation, and food handling standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills; basic computer proficiency
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Generous PTO from day one, with up to 360 hours of rollover
• $1.50/hour weekend differential (Fri 5:00 PM – Sun midnight)
• On-site Fitness Center and indoor pool
• Career growth opportunities within a respected nonprofit