Line Cook

SSP America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

SSP America operates multiple restaurants at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The Line Cook receives orders, prepares dishes, and keeps the kitchen organized so the team can serve guests efficiently. The role focuses on back-of-house excellence and consistent quality.

Ideal candidates are at least 18 with one year of line cooking experience, a high school diploma, and strong English communication. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position in Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• Experience in line cooking in a food service environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Basic math skills essential for portioning and measuring ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and ensure proper portion control.
• Maintain daily kitchen setup and organization.
• Stock and rotate ingredients and supplies.
• Set up and break down kitchen equipment and stations.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to health standards.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists.

Skills

Line cooking

Food service

Communication

Reading orders

Basic math

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• $17.00 / Hour
• Full-time with benefits
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Commuter Benefits

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport located in Milwaukee, WI

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 line cooking 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
• 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.