Cook II - Champions

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Day 1 Medical Insurance

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Comprehensive wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Multiple hotels in market

Job summary

White Lodging's Courtyard Austin Downtown is seeking an entry level cook to learn and practice culinary duties while supporting our kitchen. You will apply Food & Beverage procedures, follow health regulations, and help manage food and labor costs; passion for hospitality is valued.

This role offers growth, Day 1 benefits, and opportunities to join a premium hotel brand in a vibrant Austin kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary education or apprenticeship is preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, etc.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Learn and practice full job duties as an entry level cook.
• Follow Food & Beverage procedures and health department regulations.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Maintain food cost and labor cost awareness.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure recipe/portion accuracy.
• Monitor guest feedback scores and contribute to positive rankings.
• Support coworkers and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Basic cooking skills

Culinary education

Stamina/fast pace

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

Description

Position Information

Location: Courtyard Austin Downtown

300 E 4th St, Austin TX 78701

Summary:

Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• An Entry Level Cook is a Culinarian in training position, the full job description and all job duties will be learned and practiced
• Utilize company F&B procedures as well as health department regulations, and federal guidelines
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures
• Maintain Food Cost and Labor Cost
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed
• Be aware of all guest feedback scores and conspire for positive influence on rankings
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• An Entry Level Cook will have basic knowledge of cooking and preparation equipment
• Basic cooking skills, IE: Sautéing, Broiling, Frying, Roasting, Butchery, Garde Manger, Pantry, Breakfast Cookery, etc.
• Culinary Education or apprenticeship is preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time

Other information

• DailyPay option
• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.