Entry Level Cook: Structured Kitchen Training & Growth

White Lodging; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swaps

Referral bonuses

401(k) match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

EAP

Full-time benefits

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an Entry Level Cook to train in a highly structured hotel kitchen where procedures, safety protocols, and disciplined execution guide every shift. The role requires full AM availability with shifts from 6:00am-2:00pm to 9:00am-3:30pm, depending on needs.

You will follow F&B procedures and health guidelines, master basic techniques, contribute to portioning and waste control, ensure recipe accuracy, and support kitchen efficiency.

Qualifications

• Foundational cooking skills in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and work at a sustained pace in a high-control kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Train as an Entry Level Cook by following a structured, step-by-step development program designed to build proficiency in all core kitchen duties
• Adhere strictly to company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines at all times
• Execute proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures with precision, ensuring full compliance with HACCP and internal safety standards
• Support food and labor cost control by following established portioning, production, and waste-prevention procedures
• Verify ingredient freshness and follow all recipes, preparation methods, and portion-use records exactly as written
• Monitor guest feedback indicators and maintain consistency in food quality and presentation to support performance benchmarks
• Maintain a professional, orderly work environment, reinforcing cooperation and respect within a structured kitchen setting
• Perform additional assigned duties that support operational discipline and kitchen efficiency

Skills

Basic kitchen equipment knowledge

Core cooking techniques

Structured culinary training path

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an Entry Level Cook to train in a highly structured hotel kitchen where procedures, safety protocols, and disciplined execution guide every shift. The role requires full AM availability with shifts from 6:00am-2:00pm to 9:00am-3:30pm, depending on needs.

You will follow F&B procedures and health guidelines, master basic techniques, contribute to portioning and waste control, ensure recipe accuracy, and support kitchen efficiency.