Entry Level Cook - Corinne

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level cook to launch your culinary career in a professional hotel kitchen. No prior restaurant experience required; we provide hands-on training and a structured program to develop your skills across the kitchen.

You'll train in a range of stations, follow F&B procedures and health guidelines, and contribute to guest satisfaction. The role offers DailyPay and strong benefits as you grow with multiple hotel properties in your market.

Qualifications

• No prior restaurant experience required.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods.
• Willingness to learn across multiple kitchen stations.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian — learn full duties of a professional cook.
• Follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check ingredient freshness and follow recipes and portion records.
• Support in monitoring guest feedback and restaurant rankings.
• Foster teamwork and respectful coworker relationships.

Skills

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Kitchen basics

Fast-paced work

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Apprenticeship considered

Job description

Description

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

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