Prep Cook

SSP Group plc; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life AD&D

EAP

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Vacation - accrues

Personal Day / year

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parking Pass / Transit Subsidy

Meal Plan

Job summary

SSP America, operating at Spokane International Airport, is looking for Prep Cooks to join our fast-paced culinary team. You will follow recipes, prep meals, stock the kitchen, and ensure cleanliness while delivering friendly service.

This full-time role includes benefits and growth opportunities within SSP America’s airport dining portfolio.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes and practice portion control.
• Maintain kitchen setup and stock levels daily.
• Handle perishables with proper storage and rotation.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to health standards.
• Complete opening, on-going and closing checklists.

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present items.
• Maintain proper setup of the kitchen/station daily.
• Requisition and stock all required food, paper products, and condiments.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Set up, maintain, clean, and breakdown machinery and equipment as needed.
• Maintain stock, cut and store perishables daily for quality.
• Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists.
• Ensure quality of products served and assist as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Job Description

- $20.75 / Hour

- Hiring Immediately

- Full Time Employment

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Spokane International Airport . Our portfolio includes local favorites like Fir 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

Benefits:

• 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 at 0.03846 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.