Senior Line Cook & Kitchen Lead — Flexible Scheduling & Growth

White Lodging; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO with rollover

Parental leave

DailyPay option

EAP

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring an experienced line cook in Erie to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinary staff. You’ll execute BOH operations, ensure safety and quality, and help maintain cost targets while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We offer competitive benefits starting day one, opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market, and a pathway for growth within White Lodging's diverse portfolio.

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

Line cook leadership

Mentoring

BOH operations

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging is hiring an experienced line cook in Erie to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinary staff. You’ll execute BOH operations, ensure safety and quality, and help maintain cost targets while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We offer competitive benefits starting day one, opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market, and a pathway for growth within White Lodging's diverse portfolio.