Cook

SSP Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan coverage

Vacation packages

Pension Fund eligibility

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Line Cook to join our Back of House team in San Francisco. You will receive food orders, prepare dishes, and ensure the kitchen is correctly set up so every Expert has what they need during your shift.

Ideal candidates show a warm, friendly demeanor, respect customers, follow detailed food preparation processes, pay attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer a supportive, team-centric workplace with health benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, welcoming demeanor is expected.
• Respect customers in all interactions.
• Follow detailed food preparation processes and portion control.
• Maintain strong attention to detail during all tasks.
• Thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present 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.
• 100% monthly premium contributions paid for by SSP to The Health and Welfare plan.
• Employees eligible for participation in the San Mateo Hotel Employee and Restaurant Employees Pension Fund.
• Vacation Packages

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer respect

Detail oriented

Food preparation processes

Fast-paced environment

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. Our Line Cooks love working in the Back of House.

Our Line Cooks are experts at a few things:

• Having warm, friendly smiles
• Respecting our customers
• Following detailed food preparation processes
• Keeping their eyes on the details
• Working well in fast-paced environments

If you’re looking to start 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
• Other duties as assigned
• 100% monthly premium contributions paid for by SSP to The Health and Welfare plan.
• Employees eligible for participation in the San Mateo Hotel Employee and Restaurant Employees Pension Fund
• Vacation Packages

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.