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Lead Line Cook jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition for lawful permanent residence. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category for culinary professionals, requiring at least two years of documented experience and a qualifying job offer.
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White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.
If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands-on leadership experience you need — backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Sous Chef in training — stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence
- 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; enforce all recipe standards and portion-use records across the team
- Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency
- 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 leading or mentoring kitchen staff — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
- Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required
- Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen
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
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Description
Summary:
Who We Are
White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.
If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands-on leadership experience you need — backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Sous Chef in training — stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence
- 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; enforce all recipe standards and portion-use records across the team
- Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency
- 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 leading or mentoring kitchen staff — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
- Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required
- Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen
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
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Line Cook
Document your culinary experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your exact role. Your employment letters must specify your job duties, tools used, and years of experience in terms that match the EB-3 skilled worker definition DOL will evaluate.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers who have already completed PERM filings for culinary roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on kitchens that have demonstrated willingness to run the full PERM process.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level before PERM can be filed. Run a lookup in OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for line cooks to confirm any offer meets the threshold before you negotiate.
Understand your country's priority date backlog
EB-3 has per-country annual limits, and nationals of countries like India and China face significant backlogs. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin with USCIS to understand your likely wait between I-140 approval and when you can file for adjustment of status.
Confirm the employer's PERM recruitment timeline
Before signing an offer, ask whether your employer has begun the prevailing wage determination with DOL. PERM requires a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker applied, and that process must be completed before the PERM application is filed with the Department of Labor.
Use O*NET to match your duties to the right category
Lead Line Cook responsibilities vary widely by establishment. Review the O*NET occupation profile to confirm your actual duties align with the job description your employer files, since duty mismatches between the PERM application and your real role can create complications during I-485 adjudication.
Green Card Lead Line Cook: Frequently Asked Questions
Can Lead Line Cook roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Lead Line Cook positions qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer documents the job requirements in a PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. The role must also meet the prevailing wage DOL sets for your location and experience level.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a culinary role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Lead Line Cook roles, employers file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, which includes a formal recruitment test and prevailing wage determination. There is no annual lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country limits mean nationals of some countries wait longer for a visa number to become available before they can complete the process.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved by USCIS, so a job change does not necessarily mean losing your place in the queue.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for culinary jobs?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation so you can target kitchens and restaurant groups that have completed PERM filings before. Not every employer who hires foreign workers will run the full PERM process, so focusing on those with a documented track record saves time and reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment that never moves forward.
Does my culinary school credential count toward EB-3 skilled worker eligibility?
EB-3 skilled worker does not require a degree. What matters is documented evidence of at least two years of training or work experience relevant to the Lead Line Cook role. Culinary school can contribute to that two-year requirement, but employment letters from previous kitchens detailing your duties and tenure carry significant weight during PERM and I-140 adjudication by USCIS.