Airport Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Career Growth

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid training

Meal program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Life & ADD

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

SSP America in Newark, NJ is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen in an airport dining environment. You’ll set up stations, stock ingredients, rotate products, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards to support a smooth shift.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of prep cook experience in a busy back-of-house setting, a strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude. We offer competitive wages, paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of prep cook experience in a high-volume back-of-house environment.
• Set up, stock, and rotate kitchen products to ensure product quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and health standards; operate and maintain kitchen machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station daily.
• Requisition and stock all required food, paper products, and condiments.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and breakdown of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.

Skills

Prep cook exp

Job description

SSP America in Newark, NJ is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen in an airport dining environment. You’ll set up stations, stock ingredients, rotate products, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards to support a smooth shift.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of prep cook experience in a busy back-of-house setting, a strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude. We offer competitive wages, paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.