Prep Cook

SSP Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Vacation - accrues

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parking Pass or Transit Subsidy

Meal Plan

Job summary

SSP America operates several restaurants within Spokane International Airport, offering a fast-paced culinary environment. Prep Cooks follow recipes, maintain station setup, and manage stocking and food handling to ensure quality and presentation of items.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer respect, and adherence to health standards, with comprehensive benefits including insurance, leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Having warm, friendly smiles and respectful customer service.
• Following detailed food preparation processes and recipes.
• Keeping eyes on the details to maintain quality.
• Working well in fast-paced environments and team settings.

Responsibilities

• 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 setup, regular maintenance, cleaning, and breakdown of equipment.
• Maintain stock, cutting, and storage of perishables daily to ensure product quality.
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required.
• Take responsibility for quality of products served.
• Perform general cleaning tasks as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Meal plan eligibility and general benefits information are provided post-hire.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer respect

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Job description

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout theSpokane International Airport.Our portfolio includes local favorites likeFir and Pine, Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese, Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters and more.

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 start 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:

• 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
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Medical Leave - On-the-Job Injury Leave and Medical Leave
• Life AD&D
• EAP
• SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Vacation - accrues at0.03846 per compensable hour worked(40 hours per pay period), subject to seniority-based maximums.
• 1 Personal Day / year after 1 year of service
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 320 hours)
• Parking Pass or Transit Subsidy (up to $30.00 / Month)
• Meal Plan: Free meal up to $19.00 for shifts of 5+ hours

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.