Line Cook

Line Cook at SSP summary:

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting food orders, maintaining kitchen station setup, and ensuring food quality and safety in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Duties include following recipes, portion control, inventory management, equipment cleaning, and adhering to health standards. The role requires food service experience, basic math skills, and appropriate food handler certifications.

• $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Full-time & Part time Available
• Great Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Commuter Benefits

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport located in Hebron, KY,

At SSP America, our Line Cooks have the important role of receiving food orders, preparing delicious dishes for our guests, properly setting up the kitchen so every Expert has the product and tools easily accessible during their shift. Our Line Cooks love working in the Back of House.

Here are a few things you can expect when you join our team as a Line Cook

• 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
• Requisition ing 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

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• At least 18 years old
• 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 period 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 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.

Keywords:

Line Cook, food preparation, kitchen setup, restaurant cook, food safety, inventory management, recipe adherence, portion control, equipment cleaning, food service