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Restaurant Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

comprehensive benefits
Hiring Immediately
Weekend availability required

Job Description

SSP America is a leading operator within the food and beverage industry, managing multiple restaurant locations at the Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester Airport. Known for its commitment to quality and exceptional customer service, SSP America focuses on creating memorable dining experiences for travelers, business professionals, and local patrons alike. With a strong presence in airport hospitality, SSP America takes pride in maintaining high standards, fostering a welcoming environment, and offering culinary experiences that go beyond typical fast-food options. The company is dedicated to supporting its staff through comprehensive benefits, immediate hiring processes, and a focus on work-life balance, including no early mornings or late-night shifts and weekend availability requirements, all designed to promote a positive and sustainable work environment.

SSP America is currently hiring for the position of Line Cook, offering $19.00 per hour. This role is essential to the daily operations within its various airport restaurants. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing delicious dishes, ensuring proper kitchen setup, handling food products, and maintaining quality standards on every shift. This isn't your typical fast-food or delivery service job; rather, it focuses on delivering an exceptional in-house dining experience to guests in a stress-free environment without the pressures associated with services like Uber Eats, GrubHub, or DoorDash. You will collaborate closely with a passionate, close-knit team of culinary and hospitality professionals who share a dedication to great food and customer satisfaction.

The Line Cook position at SSP America offers a dynamic yet supportive workplace where you can develop your culinary skills and advance your career. You will have the opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients in a well-organized kitchen setup, applying portion control and recipe adherence to create dishes that meet SSP America's rigorous standards. Along with food preparation, you will perform important tasks such as maintaining stock levels, rotating perishables to ensure freshness, and adhering to health and cleanliness regulations. The job offers stability with no early or late shifts, making it an attractive opportunity for individuals seeking a balanced schedule. SSP America also provides comprehensive benefits to its employees, emphasizing the value placed on its workforce and encouraging long-term career growth within the company.

If you are passionate about food service and want to join a company that supports its employees while delivering exceptional dining experiences to customers, this Line Cook role at SSP America is an ideal opportunity. The company values hard work, attention to detail, and team collaboration. It actively promotes equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process to ensure fairness and inclusivity. With immediate hiring needs and a positive work culture, SSP America welcomes applicants ready to take the next step in their culinary career and become part of a dedicated team in a unique and rewarding work environment.

Job Requirements

  • One year minimum experience working in food service environment
  • High school diploma preferred
  • Verbal and written communication is essential
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred
  • One year minimum experience working in food service environment
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
  • Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality
  • Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists as required
  • Take 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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