Entry-Level Cook: Hands-On Training, Growth & DailyPay

White Lodging; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Complimentary wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Job summary

White Lodging, a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftops and restaurants across top U.S. cities, offers an entry-level cook role with hands-on training in a professional hotel kitchen.

No prior restaurant experience required; ideal for recent culinary graduates or career changers, with a structured training program and room to grow across multiple properties. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and skill development.

Qualifications

• Foundational cooking skills in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred, but training provided.

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

Basic kitchen knowledge

Cooking techniques

Fast pace stamina

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging, a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftops and restaurants across top U.S. cities, offers an entry-level cook role with hands-on training in a professional hotel kitchen.

No prior restaurant experience required; ideal for recent culinary graduates or career changers, with a structured training program and room to grow across multiple properties. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and skill development.