Lead Line Cook & Mentor — Fast-Paced Kitchen Growth

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; 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 reimbursement

Hotel/dining discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Medical insurance starting day 1

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinary staff. This role offers opportunities to oversee daily prep, enforce health codes, and deliver high-quality dishes across premium hotel properties.

Ideal candidates have hands-on kitchen experience and culinary training. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, cost control, and career growth within our growing hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods.

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

Hands-on kitchen experience

Sautéing and broiling

Frying and roasting

Butchery and garde manger

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinary staff. This role offers opportunities to oversee daily prep, enforce health codes, and deliver high-quality dishes across premium hotel properties.

Ideal candidates have hands-on kitchen experience and culinary training. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, cost control, and career growth within our growing hospitality portfolio.