Entry Level Cook - Zanzibar

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

Description

Summary

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