Line Cook

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant team at Denver International Airport as a Line Cook. In this role, you will prepare delicious dishes, maintain kitchen standards, and ensure product quality. Ideal candidates are motivated, have food service experience, and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• One year experience in food service environment.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, garnish, and present ordered items.
• Maintain proper kitchen setup and cleanliness.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our restaurant portfolio in the Denver International Airport includes Smashburger & Bar.

Applications for this position will be open until 5/30/2025

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. Our Line Cooks love working in the Back of House.

Here are a few things 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
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.