Food Service - Prep Cook

SSA Group is a distinguished hospitality company that has for over 50 years partnered with cultural attractions to design and deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences. The company's unique approach, known as 452 Hospitality, combines admissions, culinary, and retail services with innovation and genuine human connection to create a seamless and memorable guest journey. SSA Group focuses on people, innovation, and operational intelligence to craft special moments that leave lasting impressions on guests and clients alike. As a multi-faceted hospitality organization, SSA is dedicated to serving partners and their communities by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that emphasizes exceptional service and collaboration. The company has a strong commitment to diversity, equal opportunity employment, and community engagement, ensuring its workforce is reflective of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. SSA Group also emphasizes sustainability and conservation, encouraging its teams to actively participate in community and environmental efforts. The organization promotes a supportive workplace culture, investing in training and development while removing barriers to growth and opportunity at all levels. Notably, SSA Group offers competitive benefits like overtime pay eligibility, an on-demand pay program, meal plans, discounts, and a 401(k) program with company match, along with tuition discounts, bereavement leave, holiday pay, and paid sick leave, reflecting its holistic approach to employee well-being and satisfaction. This long-standing dedication to hospitality excellence and team empowerment distinguishes SSA Group as a leader in its field and an employer of choice in the hospitality sector.

The role of Prep Cook at SSA Group is a vital position within the culinary team, reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, and Executive Chef. This position is centered around supporting kitchen operations by preparing a range of ingredients—washing, chopping, seasoning, and marinating—to ensure smooth food production and presentation. The Prep Cook plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment by cleaning dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and assisting with inventory management and proper storage of supplies. The role demands strict compliance with nutrition and sanitation guidelines and readiness to undertake various kitchen duties assigned by supervisory chefs. Candidates for this position must embody the core values of 452 Hospitality by creating warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client. The job requires someone who is flexible, able to work under fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure conditions, skilled in health and safety rules, and proficient in handling kitchen tools with manual dexterity. Good communication skills and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous experience, preferably one or more years of baking or culinary preparation, a food handling license, and culinary education or equivalent training, will help candidates excel in this role. By joining SSA Group as a Prep Cook, you become an integral part of a respected hospitality organization that values inclusion, innovation, and professional growth, contributing to meaningful guest experiences and the success of the company's operations.