Line Cook

SSP America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player where you can showcase your culinary skills as a Line Cook. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth kitchen operation, from preparing delicious dishes to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food quality. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this company values every employee and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Enjoy benefits like paid vacation and commuter perks while working in a vibrant environment at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. If you're passionate about cooking and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in line cooking in a food service environment.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, garnish, and present ordered items following recipes.
• Maintain proper setup of the kitchen and stock required products.
• Ensure quality of products served and perform cleaning tasks.

Skills

Line Cooking

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 play a vital role in receiving food orders, preparing delicious dishes for our guests, and properly setting up the kitchen to ensure every team member has the products and tools easily accessible during their shift. Our Line Cooks enjoy working in the Back of House.

Here are some expectations 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 setup of the kitchen/station daily.
• Requisition and stock all required food, paper products, and condiments.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Responsible for setup, regular maintenance, cleaning, and breakdown of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain stock, and ensure proper cutting and storage of all perishables daily to guarantee product quality.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists as required.
• Ensure the quality of products served.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• At least 18 years old.
• One year of experience in line cooking in a food service environment.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for extended periods.

Diversity and Inclusion are priorities at SSP. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to engaging all our employees so they feel valued and motivated. We champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights, prevent discrimination, and positively impact our communities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, genders, races, religious beliefs, disabilities, sexual orientations, and identities.