Food Service - Prep Cook

SSA Group • San Antonio, TX

10d

About The Position

SSA Group is hiring a Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and support daily kitchen operations at cultural attractions. The role contributes to a clean, safe, and orderly kitchen, proper food storage, inventory management, and compliance with nutrition and sanitation guidelines. The Prep Cook is expected to deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients and to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. The position may involve varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Previous kitchen experience, culinary education, or equivalent training is sought; a food handling license is preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Patience and the ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, culinary education, or equivalent training.

Nice To Haves

• Food handling license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing supplies.
• Assist with inventory management and storage of supplies.
• Ensure food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units, removing barriers and empowering team members’ growth and opportunities.
• Lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts, share knowledge of these efforts in business application, and provide opportunities to teach unit staff as needed.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal plan and employee discounts at applicable locations.
• 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Tuition discount through a partnership college.
• Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave.
• Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed