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Cook at Senior Living Community at Alice Peck Day Lifecare

Alice Peck Day Lifecare Lebanon, NH $18/hour

Job Description

Be a cook at a lovely senior living community. You must love older adults! Work directly with the Executive Chef and a strong kitchen team.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards
- Menu planning and creating new dishes
- Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner
- Follow proper food handling and safety procedures
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
- Assist with catering events as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements:
- Previous experience as a chef/cook or in the food industry required
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knife skills and proficiency in food preparation techniques
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:
Lebanon, NH 03766 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Lebanon, NH 03766: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

$37k is below senior-level pay for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

National salary averages

Senior title paying at entry-level rates

$37k
↓ 51% vs typical senior-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

Senior roles pay 61% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

The title suggests more responsibility than the pay reflects.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+7%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024