Line Cook

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading airport restaurant where you'll play a vital role as a Line Cook. This position involves preparing delicious dishes, ensuring the kitchen is well-stocked and organized, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company values every team member and encourages applications from all backgrounds. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in food service environment.
• Ability to read and understand English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food items according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Portion Control

Communication

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport located in Hebron, KY,

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.