Junior Cook: Training, Growth, & Flexible Scheduling

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

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Employee discounts on rooms, dining, &

Growth opportunities across properties

EAP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging, a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants across top U.S. cities, offers an entry-level cook role in a professional hotel kitchen in Austin, TX.

Perfect for recent culinary graduates or career changers seeking hands-on training with no prior restaurant experience required. You will train as a Culinarian, follow F&B procedures, maintain safety standards, manage inventories, and contribute to guest satisfaction.

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

Sautéing

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Commercial equipment

Job description

White Lodging, a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants across top U.S. cities, offers an entry-level cook role in a professional hotel kitchen in Austin, TX.

Perfect for recent culinary graduates or career changers seeking hands-on training with no prior restaurant experience required. You will train as a Culinarian, follow F&B procedures, maintain safety standards, manage inventories, and contribute to guest satisfaction.