Specialty Cook

  • SSP
  • Jamaica, New York
  • Full Time
  • $23.65 / Hour
  • Full-Time
  • Full Benefits
  • Hiring Immediately
  • Opportunities for Advancement

Join our team as a Specialty Cook in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!

Are you a seasoned food service professional with a passion for high-volume and a stickler for food safety? We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Cook at one of the biggest airports in America, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

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 team member has the product and tools they need easily accessible during their shift.

Our line cooks 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

Skills:

  • 1+ years of experience cooking in a full-service restaurant environment required

If youre looking to start your culinary career, come check us out! We have a unique work environment that youll only experience at SSP America!

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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Job ID: 507778668
Originally Posted on: 1/26/2026

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