Cook

SSP Group plc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free Meal Plan

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Extra Holiday Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical premiums (80%)

Job summary

SSP America in San Jose, California, is seeking Line Cooks to receive orders, prepare dishes, and keep the kitchen well organized so every item is ready for the shift. You’ll follow recipes, assemble and present meals, and help maintain health and safety standards.

Join our team and enjoy benefits such as free parking, a free meal plan, paid training, PTO, holiday pay, and life and medical coverage. SSP America is an equal opportunity employer, offering career development and advancement

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
• Free Parking
• Full Time Hours
• Free Meal Plan
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Extra Pay for Holidays Worked
• Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor Company Match
• Approximately 80% Paid Medical Premiums, Depending on the Plan
• 100% Paid Life Insurance & ADD Premiums
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Plans Available (Pet Insurance, Accident, Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Career Development and Opportunities for Advancement

Job description

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
• Free Parking
• Full Time Hours
• Free Meal Plan
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Extra Pay for Holidays Worked
• Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor Company Match
• Approximately 80% Paid Medical Premiums, Depending on the Plan
• 100% Paid Life Insurance & ADD Premiums
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Plans Available (Pet Insurance, Accident, Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Career Development and Opportunities for Advancement

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.