Line Cook

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is hiring Line Cooks for Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. You will receive food orders, prepare dishes, and ensure kitchen setup is ready for service.

You’ll work in back-of-house duties, maintain station setup, stock supplies, and uphold quality and health standards throughout shifts. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year line cooking experience in a food service environment, is 18+, and demonstrates strong English communication and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• 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 to communicate with guests and take orders
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station daily
• Requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Set-up, maintenance, cleaning, and breakdown of equipment
• Maintain stock and perishables daily to ensure quality
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists
• Takes responsibility for quality of products served
• Perform general cleaning tasks adhering to health standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Line cook experience

English communication

Reading and writing English

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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 cookingin 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.