Cook

About Us

At Colonial Poplin/Poplin Way, we're proud to be part of 603 Healthcare, a locally owned organization with 14 centers throughout New Hampshire. Being part of our organization means opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and make a difference close to home.

At 603 Healthcare, our commitment is simple: Locals Caring for Locals. We believe great care starts with great people and we're looking for team members who want to make each day a little brighter for the people we serve.

Available Shift(s): Sunday and Monday, 5AM - 1PM; flexibility between other needed week days during 10AM - 7PM
Compensation: $18.50 - $23.00, based on experience + applicable shift differentials and full-time modified compensation options
Sign on Bonus:$1,500
Position Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Food is an important part of quality of life, and our Cooks help make sure residents receive meals that are nutritious, appealing, safe, and appropriate for their individual needs.

You'll prepare meals according to planned menus, recipes, prescribed diets, and resident preferences while maintaining high standards for food safety, sanitation, portion control, and timely service.

What You'll Do

• Prepare meals according to menus, standardized recipes, diet orders, and resident needs.

• Prepare therapeutic and special diets accurately.

• Ensure meals are appetizing, appropriately portioned, and served at the proper temperature.

• Provide approved substitutions when needed.

• Support special meals, activities, and events.

• Maintain appropriate food and supply levels.

• Keep food-production, storage, and preparation areas clean and organized.

• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

• Follow sanitation, infection-control, food-safety, and workplace-safety procedures.

• Complete required food-service documentation and records.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to prepare food in large quantities.

• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and food-service practices.

• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• One year of dietary or food-service experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or other medical setting preferred, but not required.

Benefits

We are proud to offer full- and part-time employee benefits options, including:

• Healthcare benefits (full-time only)

• Dental (full-time only)

• Vision (full-time only)

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Paid Time Off (FT 40 hours = 108.16 hours earned in the first year)

• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

Eligible full-time employees may elect Modified Compensation calculated at 10-20% of the base rate in lieu of select benefits.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a locally owned organization committed to Locals Caring for Locals.We celebrate a diverse team and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.