Cook

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Line Cook to support food preparation and plating, ensuring recipes are followed and portions are accurate. The role emphasizes proper kitchen setup, stock management, and adherence to quality and health standards.

You will be responsible for maintaining station organization, rotating perishables, and assisting in opening/closing duties while upholding safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and portion control to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain proper set-up of the kitchen/station daily.
• Stock and requisition foods, paper products, and condiments.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Set up, maintain, clean, and breakdown machinery and equipment.
• Maintain stock, cutting, and storage of perishables daily.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Perform cleaning tasks per supervisor instructions to meet health standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication

Math skills

Stamina

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

At SSP America, 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.

If you’re looking to progress 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 Line Cook at SSP:

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis
• Requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
• Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and breakdown of any machinery and equipment
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required
• Takes responsibility for quality of products served
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
  

  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
  • Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time
    

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.