Cook 1 (Full-Time) Flight Deck (ROC)

SSP Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is hiring a Line Cook at the Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester Airport location. You will receive food orders and prepare dishes, ensuring the kitchen is properly set up and stocked so each shift runs smoothly.

Essential duties include following recipes, maintaining station organization, rotating perishables, and ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience working in food service environment.
• Verbal and written communication is essential.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and portion controls to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain proper set-up of the kitchen/station daily.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Maintain stock, cut, and store perishables daily to ensure quality.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists as required.
• Takes responsibility for quality of products served.
• Perform cleaning tasks to adhere to health standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Verbal communication

Math skills

Standing endurance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Enjoy a unique working environment without the rush of Uber Eats, Grub Hub or DoorDash services.
• Focus on providing exceptional in-house dining experiences.
• No early mornings or late-night shifts - work hours are designed toprioritize work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team passionate about great food and hospitality.

SSP America operates multiple restaurants in the Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester Airport. 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.

Take the next step in your culinary career by joining our team!We have a unique work environment that you'll only experience at SSP America!

Responsibilities as a Line Cook with SSP America:

• 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
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
• 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

Skills and Other Requirements

• One year minimum experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma, preferred
• Verbal and written communication is essential
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

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 and 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 law.