Culinary Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Growth

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel dining discounts

Growth opportunities across properties

EAP

Day-one medical, dental, vision

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. seeks an entry-level cook to train in a professional hotel kitchen across premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in the United States.

This role is ideal for recent culinary graduates or career changers; no prior restaurant experience required. You will learn the full duties of a professional cook in a structured program, follow safety and food-handling guidelines, and contribute to food cost and guest satisfaction while enjoying benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Foundational skills in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred—training provided if needed.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian — learning and practicing the full duties of a professional cook in a structured program
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines
• Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards
• Check ingredient freshness; follow all recipes and portion-use records
• Monitor guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers

Skills

Kitchen equipment basics

Sautéing & techniques

Teamwork

Stand for long periods

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging Services, Inc. seeks an entry-level cook to train in a professional hotel kitchen across premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in the United States.

This role is ideal for recent culinary graduates or career changers; no prior restaurant experience required. You will learn the full duties of a professional cook in a structured program, follow safety and food-handling guidelines, and contribute to food cost and guest satisfaction while enjoying benefits and growth