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title: Cook Luxury Senior Living Restaurant
description: The Vered of Encino is hiring for the Cook Luxury Senior Living Restaurant role
  in Encino, CA. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-09-28T15:37:02Z
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  Pays $25–$28 per hour. Full-time role.
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| **Company** | The Vered of Encino |
| **Location** | Encino, CA |
| **Salary** | $25/hr - $28/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time, Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 21, 2026 |
## Description

The Cook at **The Vered** plays a key role in delivering an **elevated, restaurant-style dining experience** for our residents and guests. This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on food production across **breakfast, lunch, and dinner service**, as well as special events and community gatherings. The Cook thrives in a high-volume environment, executing both cook-to-order and fresh batch cooking with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail.

As a **brand-new** community, The Vered offers a unique opportunity to be part of building a culinary program from the ground up alongside a fresh, collaborative team. With a large, **state-of-the-art** kitchen and a commitment to menu diversity, this role encourages innovation, flexibility, and the ability to bring new ideas to life. The Cook upholds the highest standards of quality, presentation, service, and cleanliness while contributing to a dynamic and evolving dining experience.

**There is strong potential for growth and professional development****,** both within The Vered and across other Momentum Senior Living communities throughout Southern California, for individuals who are motivated to expand their skills and advance their careers.

[The Vered Website](https://the-vered.com/) 

[The Vered LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-vered-of-encino/?viewAsMember=true) 

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES:**  
**Essential Job Responsibilities**  
(Other duties may be assigned as needed.)

- Maintain The Vered’s high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
- Prepare and execute all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and special events with strong attention to quality and presentation
- Perform high-volume cook-to-order and batch cooking with speed, accuracy, and consistency
- Ensure compliance with all dietary guidelines, modified diets, and regulatory requirements
- Support dining service as needed, including plating, serving, and dishwashing
- Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance the dining experience
- Follow all health, safety, and HIPAA regulations
- Work collaboratively with team members and contribute to continuous improvement of culinary operations
- Complete tasks efficiently and participate in trainings and meetings as required

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, hospitality, or senior living setting preferred
- Experience with high-volume and cook-to-order service preferred
- Current Food Handler’s Card (or ability to obtain)
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
- Basic computer skills preferred
## Skills

- Cleanliness
- Cooking
- Health Code Compliance
- Event Planning
- Teamwork
- Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (Hipaa) Compliance
- Dishwashing
- Sanitation
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Food Plating
- Basic Computer Skills
- Store Presentation
- Food Safety
- Organizational Skills
- Food Handler Certification
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Nutrition Guidelines Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
## Benefits

- Professional Development

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-luxury-senior-living-restaurant-at-the-vered-com-01a0b3c5-a9b2-7239-8095-40a7ce98fa69?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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