Line Cook Maestro — Full-Time, Free Meals & PTO

SSP America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Full Time Hours

Free Meal Plan

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Extra Pay for Holidays Worked

Job summary

SSP America in San Jose, CA is seeking a Line Cook to receive food orders, prepare dishes, and ensure the kitchen is properly set up for each shift. You will work in the Back of House to provide excellent guest experiences.

You will follow recipes, control portions, stock and rotate items, and maintain health and safety standards while supporting a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control.
• Maintain clean and organized station and kitchen setup.
• Receive, stock, and rotate food and supplies daily.
• Complete opening, in-service, and closing checklists.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed during all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, garnish, and present ordered items according to recipes.
• Keep kitchen stations stocked and ready for service.
• Monitor quality of all products and finishes.
• Assist with cleaning and breakdown of equipment.
• Support team to ensure timely guest service.

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan

United States, California, San Jose

Jul 15, 2026

$24.40 / Hour

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 as a Line Cook at SSP:

• 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
• Free Parking
• Full Time Hours
• Free Meal Plan
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Extra Pay for Holidays Worked
• Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor Company Match
• Approximately 80% Paid Medical Premiums, Depending on the Plan
• 100% Paid Life Insurance & ADD Premiums
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Plans Available (Pet Insurance, Accident, Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Career Development and Opportunities for Advancement

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.

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