Mid-Day Cook

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.
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.