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Cook – Full-Time | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM River. Mead | Peterborough, NH Full-time Cook, 12:00 PM-8:00 PM. No early mornings and no late nights. Join a great team with an experienced Executive Chef invested in helping you grow. Do you take pride in preparing fresh, delicious meals and creating dining experiences people remember?

River. Mead, a not-for-profit Life. Plan Community (CCRC) in Peterborough, NH, is looking for a skilled, reliable Cook to join our culinary team. Why You'll Love This Role A schedule that works: Full-time hours from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, so you get your mornings back and still finish at a reasonable hour. A great team: You'll work alongside cooks, chefs, and servers who support each other and take pride in what they put on the plate.

Learn from the best: Our experienced Executive Chef enjoys teaching. You'll have a real chance to build new skills, sharpen your technique, and grow your culinary career. You'll prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff, and guests across several dining venues. Whether your background is in restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, food service, senior living, or institutional dining, this is a chance to build a rewarding career while making a difference every day.

At River. Mead, you're not just joining a kitchen. You're joining a community that values compassion, respect, teamwork, and excellence.

What You'll Do

Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, sides, and desserts Support food service across our dining venues: the Pub, Bistro, Health Center, and Main Kitchen Meet standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control Help with meal prep, production, plating, and service Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP guidelines Monitor and record food and refrigeration temperatures Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe Operate kitchen equipment safely and help with routine equipment care Work with chefs, cooks, servers, and the Dining Services team to deliver an exceptional dining experience Pitch in wherever needed to keep meal service running smoothly What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent (required) At least one 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 Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen A passion for serving others and an eagerness to learn Pay & Benefits Competitive pay 6% employer retirement match Generous paid time off, with up to 360 hours of 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 A supportive, collaborative workplace Why River. Mead? River. Mead is a mission-driven senior living community in the Monadnock Region, dedicated to enriching lives through wellness, lifelong learning, and meaningful connections.

Our culinary team plays a big role in creating memorable experiences for residents through great food and hospitality. If you're looking for a Cook, Line Cook, Food Service Cook, Healthcare Cook, or Senior Living Culinary role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your passion for cooking to a kitchen where your work makes a difference every day.