Line Cook | Full Benefits | No Late Nights

RiverWoods Exeter; Perkins Hill (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

403(b) employer match

Paid time off 15 days

6 paid holidays and 4 personal days

Wellness programs

On-site fitness

Employee meal program

Educational assistance

DailyPay access

Job summary

RiverWoods Exeter in Exeter, NH is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our Dining Services team. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to exceptional resident dining with fresh, whole-food ingredients.

You will work 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., weekends required, and you will maintain high standards of food safety and presentation while collaborating across kitchen stations to deliver consistent, restaurant-quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• 2–4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items for residents and staff according to production sheets and standardized recipes.
• Execute hot line service, including sauté and grill station responsibilities, ensuring proper meat temperatures and consistent presentation of à la carte meals.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
• Work with fresh ingredients, chef-driven menus, and restaurant-style service in a community where quality matters.
• Meet regularly with the Sous Chef and/or Director of Culinary Operations to review daily production needs, culinary techniques, service timing, and special events.
• Participate in required in-service training and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Support team members as needed to ensure efficient kitchen operations and outstanding resident dining experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED/HiSET

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Overview

Line Cook – Full Time – No Late Nights

RiverWoods Exeter is currently seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our Dining Services team. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents.

Unlike the fast-paced environment of a traditional restaurant, our culinary team benefits from a more consistent work environment while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents every day.

The ideal candidate will have experience preparing a variety of menu items using fresh, whole-food ingredients, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, and working effectively across multiple kitchen stations. This individual will contribute to an exceptional dining experience by ensuring quality, consistency, and excellent food presentation.

Location: Exeter, NH

Schedule: Typical shifts are between 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; availability for at least one weekend shift per week is required.

Compensation: $20/hr or more DOE

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay! $20/hr or higher depending on experience (DOE)
• Medical and Dental Insurance, within 30 days of starting employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Earned time off starting at 15 days per year
• 6 paid holidays and 4 personal days
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Educational assistance
• Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can work today and get paid tomorrow!

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare hot and cold menu items for residents and staff according to production sheets and standardized recipes.
• Execute hot line service, including sauté and grill station responsibilities, ensuring proper meat temperatures and consistent presentation of à la carte meals.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
• Work with fresh ingredients, chef-driven menus, and restaurant-style service in a community where quality matters.
• Meet regularly with the Sous Chef and/or Director of Culinary Operations to review daily production needs, culinary techniques, service timing, and special events.
• Participate in required in-service training and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Support team members as needed to ensure efficient kitchen operations and outstanding resident dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• 2–4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs

Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.