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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Nov 21, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Prepare, garnish, and present food according to recipes and portion standards, while setting up and maintaining the kitchen station. Manage stock and perishables, ensure food quality, complete required checklists, and perform cleaning tasks to meet health standards.
Job details
Job Description $21.00 / hour Comprehensive Benefits 401K Matching Employee Meal Plan Employee Assistance Program SSP America operates multiple restaurants in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. At SSP America, our Line Cooks have the important role of receiving food orders, preparing delicious dishes for our guests, properly setting up the kitchen so every Expert has the product and tools easily accessible during their shift. Take the next step in your culinary career by joining our team! We have a unique work environment that you’ll only experience at SSP America! Responsibilities As a Line Cook With SSP America 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 Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly 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 Skills And Other Requirements One year minimum experience working in food service environment High school diploma, preferred Verbal and written communication is essential Basic mathematical skills 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 law.
What you’ll do
Prepare, garnish, and present food according to recipes and portion standards, while setting up and maintaining the kitchen station. Manage stock and perishables, ensure food quality, complete required checklists, and perform cleaning tasks to meet health standards.
Requirements
At least one year of experience in a food service environment is required, and a high school diploma is preferred. Candidates need verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills, and the ability to stand and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- 401K Matching
- Employee Meal Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Listed skills
- written communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Recipe Preparation
- Portion Control
- Food Garnishing and Presentation
- Kitchen Setup
- Food Handling and Storage
- Stock Management
- Perishable Food Rotation
- Food Quality Control
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Basic Mathematics
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
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