Line Cook

SSP America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Line Cook to join our Back of House team. You will follow recipes, prep dishes, and maintain a clean, organized station so guests receive consistent quality during busy service.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with at least one year of line cooking in a food service environment, and able to read, speak and understand English. A high school diploma is preferred. Reliable teamwork and safety awareness are essential. SSP America is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of line cooking experience in food service.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and portion control to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain proper setup of the kitchen/station daily.
• Stocking and requisitioning of food, paper products, and condiments.
• Rotate and store all products properly.
• Set up, cleanup, and maintenance of equipment; ensure health standards.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists.
• Take responsibility for quality of products served.
• Perform general cleaning tasks per supervisor guidance.

Skills

Line cook

Food service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

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.