Line Cook: Precision Prep in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

SSP Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP America is hiring Line Cooks for Mad Town Gastropub inside Madison Regional Airport. You will follow recipes, control portions, and present plated items with consistency.

Maintain daily kitchen setup, stock supplies, rotate perishables, and clean equipment to meet health standards. Strong English communication and basic math skills are required; 18+ and one year of line cook experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes and practice portion control for consistent plating.
• Set up and maintain the kitchen station daily.
• Requisition and stock food, paper products, and condiments.
• Rotate and store products properly to preserve quality.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform basic maintenance.
• Open, on-going, and closing checklists as required.
• Ensure the quality of products served to guests.
• Adhere to health standards and cleaning protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present 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.
• Set up, maintain, clean, and breakdown machinery and equipment.
• Keep stock and perishables organized; ensure product quality.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists as required.
• Perform general cleaning tasks per supervisor guidelines.

Skills

Line cook experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language

Basic math skills

Stamina

Job description

SSP America is hiring Line Cooks for Mad Town Gastropub inside Madison Regional Airport. You will follow recipes, control portions, and present plated items with consistency.

Maintain daily kitchen setup, stock supplies, rotate perishables, and clean equipment to meet health standards. Strong English communication and basic math skills are required; 18+ and one year of line cook experience preferred.