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Specialty Cook
full-timeTampa

Summary

Location

Tampa

Type

full-time

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About this role

  • Great Pay $15.00 per hour plus shared tips 
  • Full-time and Part-time positions available
  • Great Benefits  
  • Referral Bonuses
  • 2 Weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) 
  • Great Advancement Opportunities

 

We now offer Fuego to our employees. Fuego offers On-Demand Pay via a downloadable app that offers both Earned Wage. On-Demand Pay allows employees to draw down up to 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday. The offer is generated based on the hours worked within the current pay period. Get paid faster. Another reason to join our team today!

 

Our Speciality Cook are experts at a few things:
•    Having warm, friendly smiles
•    Respecting our customers
•    Following detailed food preparation processes
•    Keeping their eyes on the details
•    Working well in fast-paced environments

 

If you’re looking to start your culinary career, come check us out!  We have a unique work environment that you’ll only experience at SSP America! 


Here are a few things you can expect as a Speciality Cook at SSP:
•    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


Skills & Other Requirements
•    Minimum one year experience working 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 
•    Food handlers permit, as required by law 
•    Brand Certification, as required 
•    Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time. 

 

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Food Preparation,Attention To Detail,Customer Service,Communication,Mathematical Skills,Food Safety,Teamwork,Time Management

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

  • Specialty Cooks are responsible for following recipes, maintaining kitchen setup, and ensuring proper food handling and storage. They also complete checklists for opening and closing procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Specialty Cook do at SSP America?

As a Specialty Cook at SSP America, you will: specialty Cooks are responsible for following recipes, maintaining kitchen setup, and ensuring proper food handling and storage. They also complete checklists for opening and closing procedures..

Why join SSP America as a Specialty Cook?

SSP America is a leading Food and Beverage Services company.

Is the Specialty Cook position at SSP America remote?

The Specialty Cook position at SSP America is based in Tampa, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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

You can apply for the Specialty Cook position at SSP America directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about SSP America on their website.