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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Newark, New Jersey

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About this job

  • $22.55 / Hour
  • Full-Time
  • Full Benefits
  • Opportunities for Advancement!

Join our team as a Prep Cook in a dynamic airport restaurant environment! At SSP America, our cooks have the important role of properly setting up the kitchen so every team member has the product and tools they need easily accessible during their shift.

Here are a few things you can expect to do as a Prep Cook at SSP America:

  • Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis
  • Requisition and stock all required food, paper products, and condiments
  • Handle, store, and rotate 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
  • Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards

If you're looking to advance your culinary career, come check us out! We have a unique work environment that you'll only experience at SSP America!

Must have 1+ years of experience as a prep cook in a high-volume back of house environment.

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive wages
  • Full-time jobs
  • Paid training
  • Employee meal program
  • Paid time off
  • Extra pay for holidays worked
  • Retirement plan with safe harbor company match
  • Medical benefits $50 per month
  • Basic Life & ADD is company paid 100%
  • Voluntary plans available (pet insurance, accident, illness, hospital indemnity, dental, vision)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Career development and opportunities

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 laws.


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Posting ID: 1289729916 Posted: 2026-08-28 Job Title: Prep Cook