Line Cook

SSP America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meal every shift

Paid time off

Extra Holiday Pay

Approximately 80% paid medical premiums

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A restaurant operations company located in Salt Lake City is seeking a Line Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing dishes according to recipes, maintaining kitchen organization, and ensuring product quality. Candidates must have prior Line Cook/Wok Cook experience in a professional setting. The position offers a competitive wage of $18.00-$20.00 per hour plus tips, full-time hours, and multiple benefits such as free meals and medical premiums.

Qualifications

• Prior Line Cook/Wok Cook experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control.
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen.
• Requisition and stock required food and products.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Maintain machinery and equipment.
• Ensure product quality of perishables.
• Complete daily checklists.
• Responsible for cleanliness according to health standards.

Skills

Warm, friendly smiles

Respecting customers

Following food preparation processes

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

• $18.00-$20.00 / Hour + Tips
• Hiring Immediately
• Full-Time
• Free parking & Free meal every shift
• Paid time off & Extra Holiday Pay
• Approximately 80% paid medical premiums, depending on the plan
• Career development and opportunities for advancement!

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Salt Lake City International Airport. Our portfolio includes local favorites like Rooster's Brewing, Uinta Brewing, Panda Express and Blue Lemon.

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 team member has the product and tools easily accessible during their shift. Candidates for this position must have prior Line Cook/Wok Cook experience in a professional setting.

Key Soft Skills

• Having warm, friendly smiles
• Respecting our customers
• Following detailed food preparation processes
• Keeping their eyes on the details
• Working well in fast-paced environments

Key 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 on a daily basis
• Requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments
• Handle, store, and rotate 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, ongoing, 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

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 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.