Cook III

Wisteria-At-Warner-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness program discount

Employee meal program

Job summary

Wisteria at Warner Center in Woodland Hills, CA is opening Summer 2026. We are hiring a Cook III to join our founding team on a full-time, onsite basis.

You will prepare all food items per standardized recipes, ensuring quality, portion control and timely service. Compensation is $28.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, tuition assistance, wellness discounts, and an employee meal

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution.
• Ability to plan and organize work, 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, including soups, stocks, sauces, sautés, boils, braises and roasts.
• Fry, steam, grill, bake and handle short-order cooking as required.
• Assist in restocking, rotation of supplies and food safety.
• Prepare varied meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other items for cooking with quality control.
• Assist in daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering and events.
• Maintain inventory at line stations and support meal serving coordination.
• Follow safety procedures and sanitation and personal hygiene standards.

Skills

Plan and organize work

Recipe interpretation

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Mixers

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 III. 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 III 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: $28.00 per hour.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

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

Assists in restocking, rotation of supplies, and food safety.

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

Assists 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 four 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.