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Glen Park Senior Living

Operates assisted living and memory care communities

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Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21/hr+ $1,000 hiring bonus
Junior
Ojai, CA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • At least six months of related experience.
  • Must pass a physical exam and a criminal record review.
  • Must have current training in Basic First Aid and CPR.
  • Must have a current Food Handlers Card.
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods while preparing and cooking food.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
  • Must be able to produce a strong culinary and restaurant experience for residents.
  • Must have verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills.
  • Must have interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
Responsibilities
  • Run the kitchen in a manner similar to that of a large home.
  • Cook meals while considering residents' dietary preferences and requirements.
  • Oversee housekeepers' and caregivers' food service.
  • Oversee dishwashing.
  • Keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.
  • Keep the dining room clean and sanitary.
  • Order food.
  • Perform minimal menu design because preset cycle menus are approved by a dietician.
  • Delegate to the dishwasher the task of keeping cookware, serving ware, the kitchen, and the dining room clean and sanitary.
  • Delegate to housekeepers and caregivers the task of considering residents' tastes and medical conditions while serving food promptly.
  • Delegate to the dietary aide the task of keeping the dining room kitchen clean and organized.
  • Oversee all dietary operations under authority delegated by the Administrator.

About the company

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Glen Park Senior Living

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Glen Park Senior Living operates residential communities for older adults who need help with daily life or support for dementia. Its locations across Los Angeles and Ventura counties combine private or shared suites with meals, housekeeping, transportation and personalized care plans. Residents receive assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility and medications, while short-term respite stays give family caregivers a break. Monthly fees reflect room type and assessed care needs, with families involved in developing individualized plans for each resident. The current operator began in 1990 with a community established in 1968 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Glendale, CA

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • Glen Park advertises joining incentives: full-time employees receive $1,000 sign-on bonuses; part-time employees receive $500.
  • Glen Park teaches practical dementia care: staff training includes guided practice, mentor feedback and verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Glen Park reaches nonresidents: its adult day program includes individualized care and two dietitian-planned meals.

What critics are saying

  • Glen Park requires continuous coverage: all communities provide 24-hour staff supervision and emergency response.
  • Glen Park medical coverage requires full-time, 30+ weekly hours; starts the first of the month after 60 employment days.
  • Glen Park faces an affordability gate: assisted living starts at $3,750 monthly and is generally privately paid.

What makes Glen Park Senior Living unique

  • Glen Park turns rooms into activity surfaces: LUMOplay projects movement-controlled games onto floors, walls and tables.
  • Glen Park standardizes medication preparation: Allegiance Pharmacy supplies bubble packs labeled by resident, date and administration time.
  • Glen Park involves relatives remotely: families upload photographs directly to residents' digital picture frames.

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