Cook

About the role

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. Our Line 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, and 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.

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 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

• No late nights
• 100% monthly premium contributions paid for by SSP to The Health and Welfare plan.
• Employees eligible for participation in the San Mateo Hotel Employee and Restaurant Employees Pension Fund
• Paid Meal Breaks
• Vacation Packages

Pay

$25.00 / Hour