Food Service - Prep Cook
About The Position
SSA is seeking a Prep Cook to join their culinary team. For over 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design hospitality experiences. This role is part of a team that values ideas, supports growth, and encourages impact. SSA focuses on people, innovation, and operational intelligence to create special moments. The Prep Cook will be responsible for preparing a variety of ingredients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting with inventory, ensuring proper food storage, and complying with nutrition and sanitation guidelines. The company emphasizes "452 Hospitality," which is the foundation of how they serve partners and their communities.
Requirements
- Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
- Manual dexterity is required to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
- A team player with good communication skills.
- Patient with the ability to stay positive under pressure.
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Food handling license preferred
- Previous experience in a kitchen, culinary education, or equivalent training.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of ingredients, including washing, chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing supplies.
- Assist in inventory management and storage of supplies.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay.
- On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
- Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
- Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
- Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
- Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave.
- Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
- Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
