Senior Line Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance (1

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

DailyPay option

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on rooms & dining

Job summary

White Lodging at JW Marriott Austin is seeking a skilled culinary professional to mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices while overseeing daily preparation and production in the hotel’s food outlet.

You will follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and federal guidelines; ensure proper food handling; help maintain food and labor costs; monitor freshness and recipe portions; and drive guest satisfaction through consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and line cooking preferred.
• Ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods.
• Knowledge of cooking and preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices while overseeing daily preparation and production in your food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Ensure proper food handling and storage procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensuring all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Monitor and positively influence guest feedback scores through food quality and service consistency.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking equipment knowledge

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Fast-paced work

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Description

Location: JW Marriott Austin

Summary

Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices while overseeing daily preparation and production in your food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Ensure proper food handling and storage procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensuring all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Monitor and positively influence guest feedback scores through food quality and service consistency.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth