Cook

SSP America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Meal Plan

Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Line Cook to join our team at the San Diego Airport. You will receive orders, prepare dishes, and ensure the kitchen is properly set up for each shift, supporting a strong back-of-house operation.

You will follow recipes, manage station setup, stock required items, handle product rotation, and maintain cleanliness to meet health standards. SSP America offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes precisely.
• Monitors portion control and presentation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Food prep

Quality control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

• $23.85 / Hour Plus Tips
• Employee Meal Plan
• Full Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the San Diego Airport. Our portfolio includes local favorites like Panda Express, Qdoba, Jack in the Box, Peets Coffee, and many more.

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.

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
• Other duties as assigned

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 and 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.