Cook II

Wisteria-At-Warner-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flex holidays

6 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Career development

Wellness program discount

Meal program

Job summary

Wisteria at Warner Center is opening Summer 2026 and seeks a dedicated Cook II to join our founding team in Woodland Hills, CA. You will prepare all menu items following standardized recipes, ensuring quality and timely service.

This full-time onsite position offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and development. Responsibilities include preparing diverse items, maintaining stock, and assisting in events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community 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 (sauces, sautés, boils, braises, roasts; fries, steams, grills, bakes).
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other food items.
• Assist in daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holidays and events.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food at line stations.
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours and ensure quality, temperature and appearance of food.
• Follow safety procedures and comply with sanitation standards.
• Performs other duties as required by Chefs or supervisor.

Skills

Three years cooking experience

Ability to plan and organize work

Knowledge of 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 II. 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 II 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: $24.65 per hour.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

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

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other food items for cooking, assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

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

Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

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 three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community 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.