Prep Cook

$20.00 / Hour
Full-Time
Full Benefits
Opportunities for Career Advancement

Our restaurant portfolio at LaGuardia Airport includes Melt Shop, Dunkin' Donuts, Beecher's, Five Borough, Eli Zabar's, & many more!

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook with a positive attitude who prefers to keep busy, is able to use their own initiative, and works well in a fast-paced environment.

If this sounds like you, we are ready to welcome you as a part of our fantastic team!

Here are a few things you can expect as a Prep Cook at SSP America:

Follow the recipes, checks the portion of the recipes, the garnishes and present the dishes ordered.
Have the correct and adequate set up in the kitchen / work station at each shift. This includes making orders, storing, storing all fresh, dry, frozen goods; condiments and supplies.
Handle, store and rotate the stored products properly.
Preparation and assembly of multiple portions of food items in batches.
Complete the control sheets for opening, in progress and closing if requested.
Put all the utensils used during the shift in its place, clean and tidy up work place as well as the storage areas.
Practice general and specific cleaning using the appropriate products as indicated by the manager in order to meet hygiene standards.

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.

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