Senior Line Cook

White Lodging; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

DailyPay

EAP

401(k) match

Vacation PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on rooms

Growth opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging seeks a culinary professional to mentor entry-level cooks and supervise daily prep in our food outlet at The Shepherd Hotel. You will follow F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines while ensuring proper food handling and inventory control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cost control, and delivering consistent quality to guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and want opportunities for growth across White Lodging’s portfolio, this is a great fit.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking techniques 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

• Mentor entry-level cooks and apprentices while overseeing daily preparation.
• 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 skills

Equipment knowledge

Food safety

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Description

Position Information

Location: The Shepherd Hotel

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Other information

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

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.