Entry-Level Cook: Hands-On Training & Flexible Scheduling

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

401(k) with match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Insurance from day 1

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring an entry-level cook to launch a culinary career in a premium hotel kitchen. No prior restaurant experience is required; candidates will receive hands-on training in sautéing, roasting, and station duties while learning about food safety and cost controls.

Ideal for recent culinary grads or career changers, this on-site role offers dailyPay, shift swapping via an app, and benefits starting day one with growth opportunities across multiple properties.

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 — not required; we will train the right candidate.
• 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 basics

Cooking techniques

Stamina

Work under pressure

Education

Culinary training preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging is hiring an entry-level cook to launch a culinary career in a premium hotel kitchen. No prior restaurant experience is required; candidates will receive hands-on training in sautéing, roasting, and station duties while learning about food safety and cost controls.

Ideal for recent culinary grads or career changers, this on-site role offers dailyPay, shift swapping via an app, and benefits starting day one with growth opportunities across multiple properties.