Cook I

Wisteria-At-Warner-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flex Holidays

6 paid holidays/year

Tuition assistance $2,000/year

Talent development program

Wellness program with premium discount

Employee meal program

Job summary

Wisteria at Warner Center, a brand-new Continuing Care Retirement Community opening in Summer 2026, invites you to join our founding team as Cook I on-site in Woodland Hills, CA. Compensation is $22.45 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

The role focuses on preparing all foods per standardized recipes, assisting in events, and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in daily kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of cook experience in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community, or similar.
• Ability to plan and organize work and interpret recipes.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance; basic nutrition knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items based on standardized recipes.
• Assist in daily prep, special functions, banquets and events.
• Plan production to align with meal service hours and manage supplies.
• Follow safety procedures and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chefs or supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Time management

Recipe interpretation

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Wisteria at Warner Center, a brand-new Continuing Care Retirement Community opening in Summer 2026, is excited to announce an opportunity to join our founding team as Cook I. Discover a workplace where you're truly valued — and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, development and success.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with generous company match!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Flex Holidays, and 6 Paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
• $2,000 a year in Tuition Assistance for full-time employees and robust Talent Development Program – we help you accelerate your career!
• Wellness program with the opportunity to earn a 30% discount on your benefit premiums!
• Employee Meal Program coming! We will prepare delicious meals for you daily!

The Cook I is responsible for the preparation of all food items based on standardized recipes.

This is a full time, onsite, position located in Woodland Hills, California.

Compensation: $22.45 per hour.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Responsible for preparing and serving all food items based on standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: boils, braises and roasts as well as fries, steams, grills, and bakes.

Assists in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.

Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.

Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.

Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community, club or similar institution.

Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.

Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.