Healthcare Cook- Mixed AM / PM

RiverWoods; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Earned time off

On-site fitness opportunities

Employee meal program

Education assistance

Job summary

RiverWoods in Exeter is hiring an experienced Cook for a full-time position in their Dining team. The role supports healthcare dining services with a stable schedule and allows for meaningful contributions to residents' meals. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of culinary experience. Benefits include competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, and education assistance. This position offers a rewarding environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe certificate is preferred.
• Ability to work with whole food items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hot and cold food items on the menu for residents and personnel.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and food-handling practices.
• Meet daily with the Sous Chef to review production amounts.

Skills

Culinary concepts

Sanitation practices

Flexibility in stations

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED/HiSET

Tools

ServSafe certificate

Job description

RiverWoods in Exeter is currently hiring an experienced Cook to join our Dining team! This full‑time position supports our healthcare dining services with the following schedule: Tuesday – Thursday 5:30 am to 1:30 pm, and mid‑shift Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, we provide a set schedule that lets you make a difference every day.

The ideal candidate understands and performs a variety of culinary concepts, works with whole‑food items, maintains a safe and sanitary workspace, is flexible across stations, and contributes to the resident experience by ensuring quality and consistency.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (final rate depends on experience)
• Medical and dental insurance within 30 days of starting employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Earned time off, starting at 15 days
• Six paid holidays and four personal days
• Wellness programs
• Daily Pay – get paid tomorrow after working today
• On‑site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hot and cold food items on the menu for residents and personnel according to production sheets and standardized recipes
• Work comfortably with modified diets as needed
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and food‑handling practices during food production tasks
• Meet daily with the Sous Chef and/or Director of Culinary Operations to review and confirm daily production amounts, culinary techniques, and timing for resident meal services and special functions
• Attend in‑service trainings
• Maintain a clean, pristine, and safe work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET
• 2‑4 years of culinary experience preferred
• ServSafe certificate preferred