Entry Level Cook - Corinne

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities across properties

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. invites you to start a culinary career in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This entry-level cook role is ideal for recent graduates or career changers, with hands-on training and no prior restaurant experience required.

You will train as a Culinarian, follow health and safety guidelines, manage food handling and costs, and contribute to guest satisfaction through quality prep and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and techniques.
• Ability to stand and move quickly for long periods.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian and learn full duties of a professional cook.
• Follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor cost standards.
• Check ingredient freshness and follow recipes and portion controls.
• Monitor guest feedback and support rankings.
• Foster cooperation and respect among coworkers.

Skills

Kitchen fundamentals

Cooking techniques

Stamina & pace

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Description

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!

Launch your culinary career with White Lodging — a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants across top U.S. cities. This entry-level cook role is ideal for recent culinary school graduates, career changers, or anyone passionate about food and beverage who wants hands‑on training in a professional hotel kitchen. No prior restaurant experience required.

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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 — not required; we will train the right candidate
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave