Cook

Cook Position at RiverMeadAre 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 to join our culinary team.In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests across several dining venues while 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 DoAs a Cook, you will:Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, side dishes, and dessertsProvide food service support for multiple dining venues, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main KitchenEnsure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are metAssist with meal preparation, production, plating, and serviceFollow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP guidelinesMonitor, record, and maintain food and refrigeration temperaturesMaintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environmentOperate kitchen equipment safely and assist with routine equipment careWork collaboratively with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff to deliver an exceptional dining experienceSupport team operations and help wherever needed to ensure efficient meal serviceQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum of one (1) year of professional cooking experience preferredExperience in restaurants, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, catering, or institutional food service is a plusKnowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practicesStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityDependable, self-motivated, and team-orientedAbility to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environmentPassion for serving others and creating memorable dining experiencesPay & BenefitsWe believe in taking care of our team members with competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, including:Competitive pay6% employer retirement matchGenerous paid time off with up to 360 hours rollover$1.50/hour weekend differential (Friday 5:00 PM – Sunday Midnight)Comprehensive benefits packageCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesLong-term stability with a respected nonprofit organizationSupportive and collaborative workplace cultureWhy 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 you're looking for a Cook job, Line Cook position, Food Service Cook role, Healthcare Cook opportunity, or Senior Living Culinary career, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and bring your passion for cooking to a workplace where your work truly makes a difference.