Prep Cook

Overview

Prep Cook

Crotched Mountain School, a program of Seven Hills Foundation

Tired of your basic job and looking do use your skills to do something more meaningful?? Here is your chance to take your career to a whole new level!

Seven Hills New Hampshire is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Prep Cook to join our Food Services team. In this vital role, you’ll help prepare and serve meals to students with special needs, ensuring high standards of nutrition, cleanliness, and service. Whether you're chopping vegetables or delivering meals to residences, your work will make a meaningful difference every day.

Pay: $18.50-20.90

About Crotched Mountain School:

Nestled in the beautiful Monadnock region of New Hampshire, CMS offers a therapeutic and adventure-based learning environment for our learners. Our expansive campus features hiking trails, lakes, an Olympic-sized pool, a media center, a bowling alley, and a panoramic library — all designed to help students thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.

Benefits for Full-time employees: 

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following daily prep lists and special dietary guidelines.

• Serve lunch and dinner to students and assist with snacks and beverage prep.

• Set up kitchen workstations with all necessary ingredients and equipment.

• Perform basic cooking duties (e.g., boiling, sautéing, prepping simple dishes).

• Deliver meals to various campus residences and set up catering as needed.

• Keep the kitchen clean and organized—wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, take out trash.

• Receive and rotate inventory; label and store ingredients properly.

• Record temperatures for food safety and ensure compliance with sanitation protocols.

• Support the dish room and assist with other kitchen duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience as a prep cook is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person!

• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced kitchen.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (or up to 200 with assistance) and be on your feet for long periods.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Opportunity to grow your culinary skills and food service experience.
• Play a meaningful role in improving the lives of individuals with special needs.
• Work-life balance and a respectful team culture.

Apply today and join our dedicated team at Seven Hills! If you're passionate about food and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.