Line Cook

SSP America; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

Immediate Hiring

Great Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SSP America in Cedar Rapids inside CID Airport is hiring a Line Cook to join our airport dining team. You will follow recipes, manage portion control, and help maintain a clean, well-stocked kitchen.

The ideal candidate is at least 18, has 1 year in food service, a high school diploma (preferred), and strong English communication. We offer part-time or full-time shifts, 2 weeks PTO, and opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• One year experience in food service.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Brand Certification, as required.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and portion control to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain kitchen setup on a daily basis.
• Stock and requisition food, paper products, and condiments.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Set up, clean, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Maintain stock and perishables daily to ensure quality.
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Perform cleaning per health standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

$18.00 / Hour

• Full-time or Part-Time Shifts Available
• 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediate Hiring
• Great Advancement Opportunities

We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work at our restuaraunts inside the CID Airport.

What you can expect when you join our team as a Line Cook

• 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

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Has

• At least 18 years old
• One year experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma, preferred
• Verbal and written communication is essential
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
• Basic mathematical skills
• Brand Certification, as required
• 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 laws.