Culinarian: Flexible Shifts, Growth & Perks

White Lodging; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Day 1 benefits

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a motivated Culinarian to join the culinary team at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, overseeing cooking duties in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You will learn the full scope of a cook's responsibilities, follow health and safety standards, and help manage food costs while delivering quality meals to guests. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to recipe standards.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian, learning and practicing the full job description and duties of a cook.
• Utilize company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking basics

Cooking techniques

Equipment handling

Fast-paced work

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a motivated Culinarian to join the culinary team at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, overseeing cooking duties in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You will learn the full scope of a cook's responsibilities, follow health and safety standards, and help manage food costs while delivering quality meals to guests. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to recipe standards.