Mid-Day Cook

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 youll 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 youre 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 youre not just joining a kitchen youre joining a community that values compassion respect teamwork and excellence.

What Youll 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.

If youre looking for a Cook job Line Cook position Food Service Cook role Healthcare Cook opportunity or Senior Living Culinary career wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your passion for cooking to a workplace where your work truly makes a difference.