Lead Line Cook & Mentor — Fast-Paced Kitchen Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

401(k) matching

PTO rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior staff. You’ll oversee daily prep, ensure quality, and uphold health codes while supporting culinary operations across multiple hotel properties in your market.

The role offers flexible scheduling, strong growth opportunities, and benefits typical of a full-time kitchen team. We value hands-on cooks with a passion for consistency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices; oversee daily prep and production
• Execute back-of-house (BOH) operations following F&B procedures, health codes, and federal guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation at all times
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets
• Check ingredient freshness; uphold recipe standards and portion-use records
• Positively influence guest feedback through consistent food quality
• Foster a respectful, cooperative team culture

Skills

Kitchen equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior staff. You’ll oversee daily prep, ensure quality, and uphold health codes while supporting culinary operations across multiple hotel properties in your market.

The role offers flexible scheduling, strong growth opportunities, and benefits typical of a full-time kitchen team. We value hands-on cooks with a passion for consistency and teamwork.