Cook

SSP Group plc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; 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 in San Diego Airport is looking for a Line Cook to receive orders, prepare dishes, and keep the kitchen organized for service. This role emphasizes teamwork and attention to recipe and health standards.

Expect to follow recipes, stock the station, rotate perishables daily, and perform routine cleaning. Benefits include employee meal plan, full benefits, PTO, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook or in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion control.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and portion controls to prepare and present items.
• Maintain daily kitchen setup and station readiness.
• Stock and rotate ingredients and condiments.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Care for equipment, perform cleaning, and adhere to health standards.
• Assist with opening/closing checklists and keep quality of products.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe adherence

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

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 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.