Entry Level Cook - Dean's

White Lodging; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities across hotel IPs

EAP

Health insurance from day 1

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring an entry-level cook to join our professional hotel kitchen. The role is designed for recent culinary graduates, career changers, or food enthusiasts eager to train hands-on and develop culinary skills in a premium hotel setting.

No prior restaurant experience is required; you will receive structured training and mentorship as you progress through the cook program, with opportunities to advance across multiple properties in your market.

Qualifications

• Foundational kitchen knowledge and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a professional kitchen.
• Willingness to learn in a structured training program.

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.
• Monitor guest feedback scores and help rankings.
• Foster cooperation and respect among coworkers.

Skills

Basic kitchen knowledge

Sautéing & cooking techniques

Fast-paced work

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

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.