Cook

SSP America; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips

PTO 2 weeks

Benefits

Referral bonuses

On-demand pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SSP America in Sarasota, FL is seeking skilled line cooks for full‑time and part‑time positions. You will follow recipes, maintain clean stations, stock supplies, rotate ingredients, and manage equipment to deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes.

We offer a competitive starting wage, 2 weeks of PTO, referral bonuses, and opportunities for advancement. On‑demand pay via Fuego is available to help you get paid faster.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working in a food service environment.
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items.
• Maintain proper and adequate setup 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 machinery and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Job description

• Full-time and Part-time positions available

• Great Pay $16.00 Plus Shared Tips (Average $19.00- $20.00 an hour)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Great Benefits
• Referral Bonuses
• 2 Weeks PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Great Advancement Opportunities

We now offer Fuego to our employees. Fuego offers On-Demand Pay via a downloadable app that offers both Earned Wage. On-Demand Pay allows employees to draw down up to 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday. The offer is generated based on the hours worked within the current pay period. Get paid faster. Another reason to join our team today!

Our Line Cooks Are Experts At a Few Things

• 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

We have a unique work environment that you’ll only experience at SSP America! If you’re looking to start your culinary career, come check us out!

Skills & Other Requirements

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required

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.