Cook 3

SSP America; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Meal Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SSP Canada at Vancouver International Airport is seeking a Line Cook to receive food orders, prep meals, and keep the kitchen stocked and organized for each shift. You will support the Back of House team and help ensure timely service in a fast-paced airport environment.

Join our diverse team, follow recipes, set up stations, rotate stock, and maintain high hygiene and safety standards while contributing to guest satisfaction across multiple food outlets.

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience in a food service environment.
• Verbal and written communication is essential.
• Basic mathematical skills required for portioning and inventory.
• Food handlers permit as required by law.
• Brand Certification as required by SSP policy.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive food orders and prepare dishes for service.
• Set up kitchen and work stations for each shift with ingredients and tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
• Process stock, rotate products, and ensure proper storage.
• Operate equipment safely and follow hygiene standards.
• Complete opening/closing checks and assist management as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Food handlers permit

Brand Certification

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At SSP Canada, we operate several restaurants at the Vancouver International Airport, including Whistler Taphouse & Grill, Lift Bar and Grill, Urban Crave and Sal y Limon. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and offering a diverse range of culinary experiences to our guests.

At SSP Canada, our Line Cooks have the important role of receiving food orders, preparing delicious dishes for our guests, properly setting up the kitchen so every Expert has the product and tools easily accessible during their shift. Our Line Cooks love working in the Back of House.

If you’re looking to start your culinary career, come check us out! We have a unique work environment that you’ll only experience at SSP America!

Here are a few things you can expect as a Cook at SSP Canada:

• Follows the recipes, checks the portion of the recipes, the garnishes and present the dishes ordered.
• Have the correct and adequate set up in the kitchen / work station at each shift. This includes making orders, storing, storing all fresh, dry, frozen goods; condiments and supplies.
• Handle, store and rotate the stored products properly.
• Setting up, regular maintenance, cleaning and proper functioning of assigned equipment and machines.
• Complete the control sheets for opening, in progress and closing if requested.
• Put all the utensils used during the shift in its place, clean and tidy up its work place as well as the storage areas (includes refrigerators, freezers), empty, clean and store the bins.
• Practice general and specific cleanings using the appropriate products as indicated by the manager in order to meet hygiene standards.
• Take the instructions from the manager when taking office and take stock with the manager before leaving to make sure everything is in order

Skills And Other Requirements

• One year minimum experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma, preferred
• Verbal and written communication is essential
• Basic mathematical skills
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

• $21.68 / hour (External) - $25.50 / hour (Internal)
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Assistance Program