Cook I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with dental and vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee meals

Job summary

Wisteria at Warner Center is opening in Summer 2026 and seeks a Cook I for the founding team. This full-time, on-site role is based in Woodland Hills, CA, with an hourly rate of $22.45.

The position offers an extensive benefits package supporting health, development, and success, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA, a Safe Harbor 401(k) with generous match, and multiple PTO/holiday provisions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items based on standardized recipes.
• Assist in food prep for daily meals, special functions, banquets and events.
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determine quantities.
• Follow safety procedures and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as required by Chefs or supervisor.

Skills

Menu planning

Recipe interpretation

Teamwork

Food safety

Time management

Education

Culinary education

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.
• Culinary education preferred.
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