Lead Line Cook: Flexible Scheduling & Growth

White Lodging; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (1日

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Room and dining discounts

Job summary

White Lodging invites applications for a Sous Chef in training at JW Marriott Indianapolis. You will learn and perform the full duties of a Sous Chef in the absence of leadership, while guiding entry and senior line cooks, apprentices, and stewards in daily kitchen operations.

You will adhere to F&B procedures, health regulations, and cost standards, ensuring freshness and portion control while maintaining guest satisfaction and a cooperative team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, learning and practicing full job duties in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry and Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards while managing daily preparation and production in the food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking equipment knowledge

Fast-paced cooking

Basic cooking skills

Interpersonal teamwork

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging invites applications for a Sous Chef in training at JW Marriott Indianapolis. You will learn and perform the full duties of a Sous Chef in the absence of leadership, while guiding entry and senior line cooks, apprentices, and stewards in daily kitchen operations.

You will adhere to F&B procedures, health regulations, and cost standards, ensuring freshness and portion control while maintaining guest satisfaction and a cooperative team environment.