Cook

SSP Group; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Meal plan

Transit subsidy

Job summary

SSP America in Spokane is seeking a Cook to receive orders, prepare dishes, and keep the kitchen stocked and organized for fast-paced service. You will follow recipes, ensure proper setup, and maintain high standards throughout your shift.

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, vacation and paid holidays, sick leave, and meal plan benefits. This role starts early in the day and requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly demeanor and customer service oriented
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain cleanliness

Responsibilities

• Receive food orders and prepare dishes
• Set up kitchen station and keep tools accessible during shift
• Follow recipes and practice portion control
• Maintain stock and rotate perishables daily
• Open/close checklists and ensure health standards compliance
• Provide high-quality guest experiences and take responsibility for product quality
• General cleaning and equipment maintenance

Job description

• Must be available for shifts starting as early as 3:00 AM

At SSP America, our 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 Cooks love working in the Back of House.

Our 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 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


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Additional Medical Leave - On-the-Job Injury Leave and Medical Leave


• Life AD&D


• EAP


• SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching


• Vacation - accrues at0.03846 per compensable hour worked(40 hours per pay period), subject to seniority-based maximums.


• 1 Personal Day / year after 1 year of service


• 7 Paid Holidays


• Paid Sick Leave (up to 320 hours)


• Parking Pass or Transit Subsidy (up to $30.00 / Month)


• Meal Plan: Free meal up to $19.00 for shifts of 5+ hours

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.