Cook II - Champions

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

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

PTO with rollover

Wellness resources

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Healthcare concierge

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms & dining

Multiple hotels in market

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an Entry Level Cook to learn and practice culinary duties in a fast-paced kitchen at Courtyard Austin Downtown, 300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701. This Culinarian-in-training role emphasizes learning F&B procedures and health guidelines while contributing to food quality and guest satisfaction.

You will gain hands-on experience in food preparation, safety, and cost management while collaborating with the culinary team to deliver excellent service and consistent results.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking knowledge and equipment handling.
• Ability to stand and move quickly for long periods.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow food handling procedures per company policy and health regulations.
• Maintain accurate food cost and labor cost records.
• Ensure freshness of ingredients and proper portioning.
• Adhere to recipes and portion control for consistent quality.
• Support a cooperative work environment and assist teammates as needed.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Stand for long periods

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred

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.