Line Cook

SSP Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food service provider at airports is seeking a Line Cook for its restaurant portfolio at Kelowna International Airport. The role offers a competitive pay of $20.00 per hour plus tips, and includes benefits such as medical and dental plans for full-time staff. Responsibilities involve preparing food as per recipes, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring proper food storage. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in food service and meet specific health and safety requirements. Join us for a unique culinary career opportunity.

Benefits

$20.00 / Hour + Tip pool

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Meal Plan

Free Employee Parking

Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working in a food service environment.
• Food handler’s permit, as required by law.
• Brand certification, as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious dishes following recipes and portion checks.
• Set up and maintain the kitchen station adequately during shifts.
• Handle and rotate stored products properly.
• Clean and tidy the workplace and storage areas to meet hygiene standards.
• Take instructions from the manager and verify stock at end of shifts.

Skills

Food service experience

Verbal and written communication

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• $20.00 / Hour + Tip pool
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Meal Plan
• Free Employee Parking
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Plans for Full-Time Employees

Our restaurant portfolio in the Kelowna International Airport includes: White Spot, Subway, Tim Hortons, and retail stores.

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government‑issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.

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!

Expectations for a Line Cook at SSP Canada

• Follows the recipes, checks the portion of the recipes, the garnishes and presents the dishes ordered.
• Has the correct and adequate set up in the kitchen/work station at each shift. This includes making orders, storing all fresh, dry, frozen goods; condiments and supplies.
• Handles, stores and rotates the stored products properly.
• Puts all the utensils used during the shift in its place, cleans and tidies up its workplace as well as the storage areas (includes refrigerators, freezers), empties, cleans and stores the bins.
• Practices general and specific cleanings using the appropriate products as indicated by the manager in order to meet hygiene standards.
• Take 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 handler’s permit, as required by law
• Brand certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for a 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.