Prep Cook

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance

401(k) match

Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Meal discount

Meal break paid

Medical leave

Job summary

SSP America is hiring a Prep Cook for our Commissary location serving the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The role requires preparing items, maintaining the station, and ensuring stock and cleanliness at all times.

You'll follow recipes, manage perishables, and assist with opening/closing checklists. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, vacation accrual, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a food service environment.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and control portions to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain setup of the kitchen/station and stock required supplies.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Complete opening, in-shift, and closing prep sheets and checklists.
• Inform the manager immediately of product shortages.
• Clean and sanitize equipment to health standards.
• Perform general duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

English communication

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma preferred

Food handlers permit

Job description

Join Our Team as a Prep Cook at our Commissary Warehouse Location for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport! This Prep Cook position will be located in our Commissary location at 9844 40th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118.

Our Prep Cooks are experts at a few things:

• 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. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Follow and complete all items required as listed on shiftly prep-sheet.
• Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break-down 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.
• Inform the manager immediately of product shortages.
• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment is essential.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by law.
• Verbal and written communication is essential. Able to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time
• Medical benefits for employees working 80 + hours per month ($50.00 / month employee cost)
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• SSP 401(k) plan with Employer Matching
• Pension Plan Vacation accrues at 0.03846 per compensable hour worked (40 hours per pay period), subject to seniority-based maximums.
• 8 Paid Holidays (premium pay; Christmas paid at higher premium)
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked; rollover up to 72 hours with end of year cash -out of excess).
• Meal Plan: 50% meal discount for shifts of 5+ hours
• Paid 30-minute meal break for shifts of 5+ hours
• Additional Medical Leave /Extended Leave of Absence

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.