Cook II - Champions

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Cook at Courtyard Austin Downtown to join our hospitality team. You'll learn the full duties through training and practice, while applying basic cooking skills to food preparation in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes following health department regulations, maintaining food and labor costs, and contributing to guest satisfaction through quality meals and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking skills and familiarity with preparation equipment.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn full duties through training and practice.
• Follow food handling and safety guidelines.
• Assist with food prep and cooking tasks.
• Maintain food and labor cost awareness.
• Ensure recipes and portion sizes are followed.
• Support a collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking basics

Preparation knowledge

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.