Entry Level Italian American Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team at Stella Van Buren, an Italian American steakhouse in a prime downtown location. If you're looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands-on development opportiunities — backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production in the food outlet
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet financial targets
• Check ingredient freshness; utilize all recipe standards and portion-use of all menu items
• Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques
• Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
• Experience in a fast paced culinary operation — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Compensation starts at $20.00 an hour, full and part time opportunities available. 

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