Specialty Cook

SSP America; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Great benefits

Referral bonuses

2 weeks PTO

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SSP America is hiring a Specialty Cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow recipes, assist with station setup, and ensure food is prepared and presented with care.

We value teamwork in a fast-paced environment, require basic math, English communication skills, and adherence to safety and food-handling standards. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service with at least 1 year.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must communicate in English.
• Able to read, speak, and understand orders.
• Food handlers permit required.
• Brand Certification as required.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered 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.
• Maintain stock, cutting, and storage of perishables daily for quality.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Basic math

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Great Pay $15.25 per hour plus shared tips
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

• Great Pay $15.25 per hour plus shared tips
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Great Benefits
• Referral Bonuses
• 2 Weeks PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Great Advancement Opportunities

We now offer Fuego to our employees. Fuego offers On-Demand Pay via a downloadable app that offers both Earned Wage. On-Demand Pay allows employees to draw down up to 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday. The offer is generated based on the hours worked within the current pay period. Get paid faster. Another reason to join our team today!

Our Speciality Cook 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 Speciality 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

Skills & Other Requirements

• Minimum One year experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma, preferred
• Verbal and written communication is essential
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
• Basic mathematical skills
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand Certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.

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.