Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Handling Practices, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership, Restaurant, Sanitation, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
14 days ago
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
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
What You'll Bring
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
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