Cook I – Craft Healthy Meals in Senior Living

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 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.