Lead Line Cook — Mentorship, Growth & Perks

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Growth opportunities across multiple酒店

EAP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging in Indiana is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen, mentor entry-level cooks, and ensure high-quality dishes that meet safety standards.

You will handle BOH operations, uphold recipes, control costs, and help maintain guest satisfaction across hotel properties in your market. This role offers growth opportunities and a path to leadership within White Lodging.

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.

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

Kitchen equipment

Sauté, broil, fry, roast

Butchery & garde manger

Stand for long periods

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging in Indiana is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen, mentor entry-level cooks, and ensure high-quality dishes that meet safety standards.

You will handle BOH operations, uphold recipes, control costs, and help maintain guest satisfaction across hotel properties in your market. This role offers growth opportunities and a path to leadership within White Lodging.