JOB DETAILS

Sr. Cook - Part Time

CompanyHollenbeck Palms
LocationLos Angeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 17, 2026
About The Company
Hollenbeck Palms offers an ideal environment for you to become part of a vibrant society of elders who still want to lead purposeful lives! We are a non profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), governed by a Board of Trustees with resident representation. Our residents can age in place in elegant residential and assisted living, and if needed take advantage of our 24 hour skilled nursing center or state of the art memory enhancement unit, all under the haven of our eight and half acres of gated, garden campus, with stunning views of the city. The community is 9 minutes away from all the cultural amenities of Downtown Los Angeles, and the culinary delights of Little Tokyo and China Town. Hollenbeck was the home of John and Elisabeth Hollenbeck who gifted their estate to cerate Hollenbeck Home in 1890. In 1926 Hollenbeck became the first ever licensed nursing home in California. Over 130 years of compassionate care is reflected in our ethos to "provide comfortable, enjoyable, and secure retirement living that attends to the physical, mental and spiritual needs of our residents, with great compassion, honest dignity and genuine love."
About the Role

Description

Looking for a job with great Benefits and Culture? Join us at Hollenbeck Palms! We are hiring a part-time Cook to join our team!


Job Purpose: To accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Benefits:

  • 401k w/ matching
  • On-demand pay, overtime pay
  • Continuing education scholarship program
  • Employee Meal Program

Schedule:

  • 8hours
  • morning shifts

Job tasks:

Responsible for food preparation and customer service at an a la carte station, this role involves operating kitchen equipment, measuring ingredients, and ensuring high-quality service. Also responsible for preparing daily meals for staff and residents' community wide. Prior experience in healthcare is advantageous due to the diverse dietary requirements of our resident population.


Tasks include:

  • Demonstrates proficiency in measuring, mixing, and handling ingredients.
  • Ensures accurate planning of production requirements and procurement of supplies.
  • Attends allergy and foodborne illness training sessions.
  • Adheres to HACCP policies and procedures.
  • Reports accidents and injuries promptly.
  • Participates in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
  • Executes complex recipes with precision and creativity.
  • Assists with special diet meal preparation and inventory management.
  • Acts as a lead cook, guiding and training less experienced staff.
  • Independently performs advanced cooking tasks with minimal supervision.

Requirements

  • 3-10 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Texture diet knowledge (preferred)
  • Experience in a senior home / skilled nursing facility (highly preferred)
  • Willingness to adapt to existing processes
  • Maturity of judgment and behavior.
  • Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
  • Maintains a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful.
  • Must comply with any dress code requirements.
  • Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
  • Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Physical Requirements:

  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
  • Significant walking or other means of mobility.
  • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds
Key Skills
Food PreparationCustomer ServiceKitchen Equipment OperationIngredient MeasurementHACCP PoliciesRecipe ExecutionDietary KnowledgeInventory ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety ComplianceCooking TechniquesMeal PresentationAdaptabilityPositive AttitudeTime ManagementCommunication
Categories
Food & BeverageHealthcareHospitality
Benefits
401k W/ MatchingOn-Demand PayOvertime PayContinuing Education Scholarship ProgramEmployee Meal Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for accurately preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of food items for different meal periods. This includes operating kitchen equipment, ensuring high-quality service, and preparing meals for staff and residents.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
56
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
16 hours
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