Catering Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused

Colonial Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount through Partnership

Parental Leave

Meal Plan & employee Discounts

Job summary

SSA Group seeks a Food Service Cook - Catering to support daily catering operations across venues in the United States. You will assist with prep, ensure food safety, and maintain quality while engaging guests and clients with a high level of hospitality.

The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. SSA Group emphasizes inclusivity and a safe, clean kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to stay flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Supports catering prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meets daily quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assists with dishwashing as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

SSA Group seeks a Food Service Cook - Catering to support daily catering operations across venues in the United States. You will assist with prep, ensure food safety, and maintain quality while engaging guests and clients with a high level of hospitality.

The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. SSA Group emphasizes inclusivity and a safe, clean kitchen environment.