Entry-Level Cook: Hands-On Training & Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible scheduling app

Referral bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid time off with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel stays and dining

Growth opportunities across properties

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

White Lodging invites aspiring culinary professionals to join an entry-level cook program in a professional hotel kitchen. This role is ideal for recent culinary graduates or career changers and emphasizes hands-on training with no prior restaurant experience required.

You will learn through a structured curriculum, mastering prep, station work, and essential cooking techniques while upholding high health and safety standards. Benefits support your growth across premium properties.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Foundational cooking techniques across multiple stations.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred; training provided.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian in a structured program.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health dept. 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; follow recipes and portion records.
• Monitor guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

White Lodging invites aspiring culinary professionals to join an entry-level cook program in a professional hotel kitchen. This role is ideal for recent culinary graduates or career changers and emphasizes hands-on training with no prior restaurant experience required.

You will learn through a structured curriculum, mastering prep, station work, and essential cooking techniques while upholding high health and safety standards. Benefits support your growth across premium properties.