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Prep Cook

16 days ago by SSP
  • $18.0 per hour
  • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
  • Full-time
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Prep Cook role preparing and presenting menu items for SSP restaurants inside Cedar Rapids (CID) Airport. You’ll support daily kitchen setup, stocking, food handling, and cleaning while following recipes and portion control. Standout perks include $18/hour, immediate hiring, PTO, and advancement opportunities.

Key skills
Food preparationFollowing recipesPortion controlFood stocking and requisitioningFood storage and product rotation (FIFO)Kitchen equipment setup, maintenance, and breakdownKitchen cleaning and sanitationOpening and closing checklistsBasic math skillsEnglish communication (verbal and written)
Pays $18.00 per hour (full-time or part-time shifts available).
You'll thrive here if you have at least a year of food service experience, can follow recipes and quality standards, and are comfortable standing and working in confined spaces for long periods.
Why apply
  • $18/hour pay
  • 2 weeks paid time off
  • Immediate hiring and advancement opportunities

$18.00 / Hour
Full-time or Part-Time Shifts Available
2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off)
Immediate Hiring
Great Advancement Opportunities

We are currently hiring for Prep Cooks to work at our restuaraunts inside the CID Airport.

Here are a few things you can expect when you join our team as a Prep Cook

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
Takes 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
Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate for this position has:

At least 18 years old
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
Brand Certification, as required
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period 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.

Reference: 21669_27008·Original posting
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