Line Cook

Job Description

$17.00 / Hour
Full-time with benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Commuter Benefits

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport located in Milwaukee, WI

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
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

The ideal candidate for this position has:

At least 18 years old
One year experience line cooking 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
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.