Lead Line Cook & Mentor in Fast-Paced Kitchen

White Lodging; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Job summary

White Lodging in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen, mentor junior cooks, and uphold top-quality service across hotels, rooftops, and restaurants.

You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, app-based shift swaps, and growth opportunities across multiple properties, with benefits including DailyPay, health and retirement options, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices; oversee daily prep and production.
• Execute back-of-house 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

Commercial kitchen equipment

Cooking techniques

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen, mentor junior cooks, and uphold top-quality service across hotels, rooftops, and restaurants.

You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, app-based shift swaps, and growth opportunities across multiple properties, with benefits including DailyPay, health and retirement options, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.