Line Cook - Smashburger Denver Airport

SSP America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Parking

Full Benefits

Advancement Opportunities

Hiring Immediately

Job summary

SSP America in Denver, CO is hiring Line Cooks to join our Back of House team. You will receive food orders, prep dishes, and ensure kitchen setup supports speedy service for Smashburger & Bar and Tivoli Tap House at DEN. This role emphasizes correct recipe execution and quality tasting.

Starting wage is $24.75 per hour with a raise to $26.25 per hour after six months; advancement opportunities and full benefits are offered. We’re hiring immediately and provide free employee parking.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a food service environment.
• Verbal and written communication in English are essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain proper setup of the kitchen/station daily.
• Stock food, paper products, and condiments; rotate products as needed.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and breakdown of equipment; complete opening/closing checklists.
• Ensure quality and safety of all products served.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma, preferred

Job description

• Starting wage of $24.75 per hour
• $26.25 per hour after 6 months
• Advancement Opportunities
• Hiring Immediately
• Free Employee Parking
• Full Benefits

Our restaurant portfolio in the Denver International Airport includes Smashburger & Bar, and Tivoli Tap House.

Applications for this position will be open until October 22, 2026.

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 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 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 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

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Has

• At least 18 years old
• One year experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma, preferred
• Verbal and written communication is essential
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
• Basic mathematical skills
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

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.