Entry Level Line Cook

About the Role

Launch your culinary career with White Lodging at Yacht Club, the signature seafood restaurant within Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection in downtown Austin, Texas. This entry-level cook role is ideal for individuals passionate about food and beverage seeking hands-on training in a professional hotel kitchen.

Pay Range

$16.20 - $19.80 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Train as a Culinarian at Yacht Club, learning and practicing the full duties of a professional cook in a structured culinary development program at this pre-opening fine dining seafood restaurant.
• Follow all White Lodging F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines.
• Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP standards and Marriott Autograph Collection brand requirements.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check ingredient freshness and follow all recipes, oyster bar specifications, and portion-use records to ensure quality and presentation standards are met.
• Monitor guest feedback scores and work proactively to positively influence food quality rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among all coworkers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• No prior restaurant or hotel kitchen experience required.
• Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and cooking techniques. Prior professional kitchen environment exposure is a plus.
• Foundational skills in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery—or a strong desire to develop these skills.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods in a high-volume kitchen.
• Active unexpired Food Handler's Certification (required).
• Prior hotel culinary experience preferred. Experience in a Marriott Autograph Collection, luxury boutique hotel, or upscale seafood restaurant kitchen a plus.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and beverage.
• Strong work ethic.
• Desire to learn and grow as a culinary professional.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred—not required.