Culinary Specialist II: Hot Entrees & Plating

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

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.