Lead Line Cook — Sous Chef in Training | Flexible Scheduling

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with roll

Complimentary wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Leadership development and tuitionreim

Job summary

White Lodging, at JW Marriott Austin, is seeking a dedicated individual to grow as a Sous Chef in training. You’ll learn, mentor others, and practice full duties in the absence of the Sous Chef, while supporting daily preparation in the food outlet.

You will follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and cost controls, while helping elevate guest satisfaction through quality cooking, teamwork, and a positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, learning and practicing full job duties in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry and Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards while managing daily preparation and production in the food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry cookery

Breakfast cookery

Cooking equipment

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging, at JW Marriott Austin, is seeking a dedicated individual to grow as a Sous Chef in training. You’ll learn, mentor others, and practice full duties in the absence of the Sous Chef, while supporting daily preparation in the food outlet.

You will follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and cost controls, while helping elevate guest satisfaction through quality cooking, teamwork, and a positive kitchen environment.