Prep Cook

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Employee meal program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement plan with safe harbor match

Medical benefits $50 per month

Life & ADD paid by company

Voluntary plans (pet insurance, etc)

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Prep Cook for its airport restaurant environment in Chicago. You will prepare ingredients, maintain station setup, and support kitchen operations in a fast-paced setting.

We offer paid training, employee meal program, PTO, holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical options and retirement plan access.

Qualifications

• Experience in prep cooking or line cook roles preferred.
• Strong eye for detail and safety.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and adequate setup 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 machinery and equipment.
• Maintain stock and prepare perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Follow health standards and cleaning protocols as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Food safety & sanitation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a Prep Cook in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

Our Prep Cooks are experts at a few things:

• Having warm, friendly smiles
• Respecting our customers
• Following detailed food preparation processes
• Keeping their eyes on the details
• Working well in fast-paced environments

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!

Here are a few things you can expect 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
• 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 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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