What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Cook - Zombie Taco position at White Lodging?
Description
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!
Launch your culinary career with White Lodging — a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants across top U.S. cities. This entry-level cook role is ideal for recent culinary school graduates, career changers, or anyone passionate about food and beverage who wants hands-on training in a professional hotel kitchen. No prior restaurant experience required.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
What You Can Look Forward To
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!
Launch your culinary career with White Lodging — a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants across top U.S. cities. This entry-level cook role is ideal for recent culinary school graduates, career changers, or anyone passionate about food and beverage who wants hands-on training in a professional hotel kitchen. No prior restaurant experience required.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
- Train as a Culinarian — learning and practicing the full duties of a professional cook in a structured program
- Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines
- Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
- Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards
- Check ingredient freshness; follow all recipes and portion-use records
- Monitor guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers
- Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
- Foundational skills in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
- Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
- Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods
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