Line Cook

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading airport restaurant where you will play a crucial role as a Line Cook. In this position, you will prepare delicious meals while ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly. With a focus on quality and teamwork, you'll be responsible for following recipes, maintaining kitchen standards, and managing food stock. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with one year experience in food service.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present ordered items while following recipes.
• Maintain kitchen set-up and manage stock of food products.
• Perform cleaning tasks to adhere to health standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic mathematical skills

Food handling

Education

High school diploma

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.