Lead Line Cook & Mentor in Fast-Paced Kitchen

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

White Lodging in West Lafayette, IN is seeking an experienced line cook to lead daily prep, mentor juniors, and uphold high standards within a fast-paced kitchen.

The role focuses on cuisine prep, proper food handling, maintaining recipe standards, cost controls, and contributing to guest satisfaction. Benefits include DailyPay, flexible scheduling, 401(k), PTO, health benefits starting day 1, and growth across multiple hotel properties.

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

Kitchen equipment handling

Leadership in kitchen

Team mentorship

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

White Lodging in West Lafayette, IN is seeking an experienced line cook to lead daily prep, mentor juniors, and uphold high standards within a fast-paced kitchen.

The role focuses on cuisine prep, proper food handling, maintaining recipe standards, cost controls, and contributing to guest satisfaction. Benefits include DailyPay, flexible scheduling, 401(k), PTO, health benefits starting day 1, and growth across multiple hotel properties.