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Prep Cook
full-timeNew York

Summary

Location

New York

Type

full-time

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About this role

  • $21.25 / 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.

 

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.

 

We use Traitify as part of our hiring process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT under NYC Law 144. As part of the hiring process, Traitify provides us with a candidate assessment which is one of the many factors that we review in making interview decisions; there are no cut offs, and all applications are visible to the hiring team. The Traitify tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor and results of the audit may be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3dwnhp

Other facts

Tech stack
Positive Attitude,Initiative,Fast-Paced Environment,Food Preparation,Recipe Following,Portion Control,Kitchen Setup,Food Storage,Product Rotation,Batch Preparation,Cleaning,Hygiene Standards

About SSP America

We call ourselves the food travel experts. We're passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Founding Year: 2007

What you'll do

  • The Prep Cook is responsible for following recipes, preparing food items in batches, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace. They must also ensure proper food storage and hygiene standards are met.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Prep Cook do at SSP America?

As a Prep Cook at SSP America, you will: the Prep Cook is responsible for following recipes, preparing food items in batches, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace. They must also ensure proper food storage and hygiene standards are met..

Why join SSP America as a Prep Cook?

SSP America is a leading Food and Beverage Services company.

Is the Prep Cook position at SSP America remote?

The Prep Cook position at SSP America is based in New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Prep Cook position at SSP America?

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