Entry Level Cook - Banquets

White Lodging; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (Day

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

EAP

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel room/dining discounts

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Culinary team member to train as a Culinarian and perform essential cook duties in a hospitality setting. You will follow F&B procedures, health guidelines, and proper food handling to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining food and labor costs, checking freshness, and adhering to recipes while contributing to guest satisfaction and teamwork across the kitchen and service areas.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and stand for long periods.
• Culinary education or apprenticeship is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian and learn the full cook duties.
• Follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Adhere to proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness and ensure recipe/portion accuracy.
• Be mindful of guest feedback to influence rankings.
• Foster teamwork and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Basic cooking skills

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Ability to stand and move fast

Job description

Description

Position Information

Location: Plaza San Antonio

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

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Basic knowledge of cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills, including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

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