Prep Cook - $24.85 per HOUR

SSP America is a renowned food service company known for operating a wide range of dining establishments including cafes, quick service restaurants, and commissary kitchens primarily located in major transportation hubs such as airports. With a commitment to quality, diversity, and customer satisfaction, SSP America serves millions of customers annually, offering a variety of culinary options to meet different tastes and dietary needs. The company emphasizes creating rewarding career opportunities for its employees, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where growth and development are encouraged. The current opening is for a Prep Cook position based at the company's Commissary Warehouse location at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, located specifically at 9844 40th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118. This is a full-time role offering $24.85 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package along with paid vacation and opportunities for career growth. The position plays a critical role in supporting the culinary team by expertly preparing food items according to precise recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency and high quality in all ordered products. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for maintaining kitchen stations efficiently, including managing inventory and ensuring all food, paper products, and condiments are sufficiently stocked daily. Your duties will involve proper handling, storage, and rotation of food products to comply with health and safety standards, as well as performing regular maintenance and cleaning of kitchen machinery and equipment. You will also be tasked with completing opening, ongoing, and closing checklists to uphold operational excellence and reporting any shortages promptly to management. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to sanitation regulations, including the completion of specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisors. The Prep Cook must return all used items to their designated places, organize work and storage areas, including coolers and refrigerators, and ensure trash containers are emptied and re-lined consistently. Effective communication skills are essential for discussing shift setup with the manager and ensuring all duties are completed before leaving. This position is ideal for candidates with at least one year of experience in a food service environment, who have a food handler's permit as required by law, and possess the physical capability to stand and work in confined spaces for extended periods. The ability to read, speak, and understand English is critical to ensure proper communication with guests and team members. SSP America supports diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process to all qualified employees.

• Minimum one year experience working in food service environment
• High school diploma preferred
• Food handlers permit as required by law
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods