Mid-Day Cook

RiverMead Lifecare Community; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

6% employer retirement match

PTO rollover up to 360 hours

Weekend differential $1.50/hour (Fri 5

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth

Job stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough, NH, seeks a Cook for the midday shift (10:00 AM–6:30 PM) to support meal service across multiple dining venues.

You will prepare a variety of menu items, ensure quality and portion control, and follow food safety guidelines while working with chefs, dietary staff, and residents in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.

Join a not‑for‑profit community that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in dining.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year cooking experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or institutional dining is a plus.
• Ability to move between venues and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items across venues.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Follow food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with chefs and dietary staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Multi-venue ops

Team player

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.