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 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 Do

As a Cook, you will:

Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, side dishes, and desserts
Provide food service support for multiple dining venues, including the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen
Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are met
Assist with meal preparation, production, plating, and service
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
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
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 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.

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