Line Cook

SSP Group plc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips

Great pay

Great benefits

Referral bonuses

2 weeks PTO

On-Demand Pay via Fuego

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SSP America in Tampa, FL is hiring Line Cooks to support our operations at Tampa International Airport. You will follow recipes, maintain station setup, stock ingredients, and handle cooking duties across multiple restaurant concepts, ensuring quality, portion control, and proper presentation of dishes.

We offer $15.00 per hour with shared tips, full-time and part-time positions, great benefits, 2 weeks PTO, referral bonuses, and access to on-demand pay via Fuego.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment.
• Food handlers permit, as required by law.
• Brand Certification, as required.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety permit

Brand certification

Job description

• Great Pay $15.00 per hour plus shared tips
• Full time/ Part time positions available
• Great Benefits
• Referral Bonuses
• 2 Weeks PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Great Advancement Opportunities

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Tampa International Airport located in Tampa, FL. Our restaurants include: Hard Rock Cafe, Ducky's, Bella’s Café, Buddy Brew, Liquid Provisions, Square 1, Yogurtology, Bavarro’s, Café con Leche, Goody Goody, Louis Pappas, and Ulele.

We now offer Fuego to our employees. Fuego offers On-Demand Pay via a downloadable app that offers both Earned Wage. On-Demand Pay allows employees to draw down up to 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday. The offer is generated based on the hours worked within the current pay period. Get paid faster. Another reason to join our team today!

Our Line Cooks are experts at a few things:

• 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

We have a unique work environment that you’ll only experience at SSP America! If you’re looking to start your culinary career, come check us out!

Skills & Other Requirements

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required

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 any 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.