Senior Line Cook & Mentor — Flexible Scheduling

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

EAP

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Leadership development and tuition-rei

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Job summary

White Lodging, operating JW Marriott Austin, offers a role in its food and beverage team focused on scheduling flexibility and growth. You will mentor junior cooks, oversee daily prep, and ensure adherence to recipes, safety, and cost targets while contributing to guest satisfaction and team collaboration.

The position requires strong culinary skills, stamina for fast-paced work, and the ability to work in a dynamic hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods.
• Knowledge of all 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

Stamina for fast pace

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging, operating JW Marriott Austin, offers a role in its food and beverage team focused on scheduling flexibility and growth. You will mentor junior cooks, oversee daily prep, and ensure adherence to recipes, safety, and cost targets while contributing to guest satisfaction and team collaboration.

The position requires strong culinary skills, stamina for fast-paced work, and the ability to work in a dynamic hotel kitchen environment.