Banquets Senior Line Cook — Lead Prep, Mentor, Growth

White Lodging; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift scheduling app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Health, dental, vision insurance (day

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Full Time Banquets Senior Line Cook to join the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown culinary team. In this hands-on banquet role, you will lead daily prep and production, mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices, and execute high-quality back-of-house operations in a fast-paced hotel banquet kitchen.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned line cook with proficiency in a variety of techniques, a passion for consistency, and the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred - not required.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices; oversee daily prep and production
• Execute back-of-house (BOH) operations following F&B procedures, health codes, and federal guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation at all times
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets
• Check ingredient freshness; uphold recipe standards and portion-use records
• Positively influence guest feedback through consistent food quality
• Foster a respectful, cooperative team culture

Skills

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

White Lodging in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Full Time Banquets Senior Line Cook to join the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown culinary team. In this hands-on banquet role, you will lead daily prep and production, mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices, and execute high-quality back-of-house operations in a fast-paced hotel banquet kitchen.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned line cook with proficiency in a variety of techniques, a passion for consistency, and the ability to mentor