Hospitality-Driven Food Service Cook

SSA Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Meal plan & employee discounts

401(k) with 15% company match

Tuition discount

Bereavement leave (up to 8 hours)

Holiday pay (1.5x) on holidays

Sick leave as per law

Job summary

SSA Group is seeking a Food Service Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment. You will support restaurant prep, ensure safe food handling, and uphold guest service standards while contributing to a clean and organized work area.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of food preparation experience and a Food Handling license preference, with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with the team and guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Food handling license preferred.
• 1-2 years food preparation experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meets daily quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
• Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assists with dishwashing as necessary.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Skills

Food handling license preferred

1-2 years food preparation

Job description

SSA Group is seeking a Food Service Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment. You will support restaurant prep, ensure safe food handling, and uphold guest service standards while contributing to a clean and organized work area.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of food preparation experience and a Food Handling license preference, with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with the team and guest interactions.