Mid-Day Cook

RiverMead; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan match

Generous PTO rollover

Weekend differential

Benefits package

Career growth

Job stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

RiverMead in Peterborough, NH, is seeking a Cook for the midday shift (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM) to support meal service across multiple dining venues, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen.

You will prepare a variety of items, ensure quality and safety standards, and collaborate with chefs, servers, and dietary staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents, staff, and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one 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.
• Comfortable moving between venues and adapting to shifting priorities across a multi-venue midday shift.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for serving others and creating memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, side dishes, and desserts.
• Provide food service support across multiple dining venues during the midday shift, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are met throughout lunch and into dinner service.
• Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service across venues as needed.
• 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 across venues.
• Support team operations and help wherever needed to ensure efficient meal service.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook - Midday Shift, Multi-Venue | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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 for our 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM shift, supporting meal service across multiple dining venues.

In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests as you move between venues throughout the day, 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 midday Cook, you will:

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, side dishes, and desserts
• Provide food service support across multiple dining venues during the midday shift, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen
• Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are met throughout lunch and into dinner service
• Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service across venues as needed
• 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 across venues
• 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
• Comfortable moving between venues and adapting to shifting priorities across a multi-venue midday shift
• 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.