Specialty Cook
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SSP
Tampa, FL, US
Summary
The Specialty Cook is responsible for preparing, garnishing, and presenting food items while maintaining proper kitchen set-up and equipment. They must also manage inventory, handle perishables, and ensure all food safety and cleaning checklists are completed.
Job Description
- Great Pay $15.25 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 any 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.
SSP is the world's leading travel food company, with 50,000 people serving millions of travellers across 38 markets.
From bespoke local concepts to brands including Starbucks, Pret A Manger and Marks & Spencer, we operate restaurants, cafés, bars, lounges and food led convenience stores in airports, rail stations and other travel hubs worldwide.
Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, making every journey taste better through great food and hospitality.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.
• TEAM. Team is everything. We actively support, respect and care for each other. With collaboration at the heart, we build strong relationships and deliver safe outcomes.
• PASSION. We bring energy, passion and commitment to everything that we do. Taking pride in our work, we go the extra mile to make every journey count.
• CURIOSITY. We approach everyday with open minds and thoughtful questions. We are agile and customer-focused, always looking for ways to deliver an exceptional experience.
• OWNERSHIP. We own our role completely, caring for every detail that shapes the SSP experience. Through genuine hospitality and continuous improvement, we make every moment matter.
www.foodtravelexperts.com
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
London, London
SSP is the world's leading travel food company, with 50,000 people serving millions of travellers across 38 markets.
From bespoke local concepts to brands including Starbucks, Pret A Manger and Marks & Spencer, we operate restaurants, cafés, bars, lounges and food led convenience stores in airports, rail stations and other travel hubs worldwide.
Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, making every journey taste better through great food and hospitality.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.
• TEAM. Team is everything. We actively support, respect and care for each other. With collaboration at the heart, we build strong relationships and deliver safe outcomes.
• PASSION. We bring energy, passion and commitment to everything that we do. Taking pride in our work, we go the extra mile to make every journey count.
• CURIOSITY. We approach everyday with open minds and thoughtful questions. We are agile and customer-focused, always looking for ways to deliver an exceptional experience.
• OWNERSHIP. We own our role completely, caring for every detail that shapes the SSP experience. Through genuine hospitality and continuous improvement, we make every moment matter.
www.foodtravelexperts.com
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
London, London