Prep Cook

SSP Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid training

Employee meal program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement plan with company match

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary plans

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

SSP America is a leading operator of food & beverage concepts in airports across North America. As a Prep Cook, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations.

Here are a few things you can expect to do as a Prep Cook at SSP America: Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis, requisition and stock all required food, paper products, and condiments, handle, store, and rotate all products properly.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experience as a prep cook in a high-volume back of house environment.
• Strong station setup, organization and cleanliness skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis.
• Requisition and stock 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.
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Job description

SSP America is a leading operator of food & beverage concepts in airports across North America. We partner with beloved local and national brands to bring travelers great food and friendly service while they're on the move. As a Prep Cook, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations!

Here are a few things you can expect to do as a Prep Cook at SSP America:

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis
• Requisition and stock 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
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards

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

Must have 1+ years of experience as a prep cook in a high-volume back of house environment.

• Highly competitive wages
• Paid training
• Employee meal program
• Paid time off
• Extra pay for holidays worked
• Retirement plan with safe harbor company match
• Medical benefits $50 per month
• Basic Life & ADD is company paid 100%
• Voluntary plans available (pet insurance, accident, illness, hospital indemnity, dental, vision)
• Employee assistance program
• Career development and opportunities

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.