Salad/Pantry Cook

Ruth’s Chris Dixon Road; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Dixon Road in Toronto is seeking team members for future openings in a high‑volume kitchen. You will assist in food preparation, maintain sanitation, and support opening/closing duties as directed by the Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities include prepping to standard recipes, ensuring quality and timing, stocking ingredients, and collaborating with kitchen staff to deliver a superior dining experience. Background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Able to stand for up to four hours continuously.
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat as needed.
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff in food preparation and side work.
• Prepare and cook food according to Ruth’s Chris standards and recipes.
• Check stock levels of ingredients and supplies before shifts.
• Prepare vegetables for salads; portion and plate salads and desserts.
• Coordinate with broiler and side cooks to ensure timely service.
• Rotate and restock pantry items and equipment during shifts.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation standards

Communication

Job description

This posting is not for an immediate vacancy. We are accepting applications for future opportunities.

DESCRIPTION:

All HOH positions are expected to report to work as indicated on the work schedule, be in correct uniform, practice positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts. Each position will obtain their station assignment at the beginning of the shift and perform all opening and closing duties as needed and directed by the Manager on Duty.

Each team member will be expected to maintain the highest degree of sanitation and food safety throughout the shifts. They must adhere to all safety guidelines and practices; immediately report any unsafe condition, unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the Chef, or other Manager on Duty.

DUTIES:

• Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and side work as assigned by the Chef. Preps all food products according to the standards and procedures stated on the Ruth’s Chris Steak House recipe cards.
• Preps and cooks all food to ensure that all items are prepared according to company specifications, recipes, procedures, plate presentation and quality standards. Ensures our guests have a superior dining experience by correctly timing and serving all food products.
• Checks, prior to the start of the shift, the par and stock levels of all salad ingredients, cold appetizers, dessert items, condiments, garnishes, equipment, chilled plates and other service plateware and smallwares to ensure sufficient quantity for the demands of the business. Maintains sufficient back‑up par levels. Communicates any discrepancies to the Chef.
• Correctly prepares vegetables for salads; portions and plates salads and desserts and ensures that all food is prepared and served up to Ruth’s Chris standards of quality, presentation and timing.
• Communicates and coordinates with the broiler and side cooks to ensure that all food product is prepared and ready for service at the correct time.
• Rotates and restocks all pantry food items, condiments, plateware, smallwares, equipment and supplies throughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock and back‑up levels for the demands of the business

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, smallwares, equipment, supplies and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well‑paced mobility for a period up to four hours in length.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment as well as to work the line during service periods.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, other employees, vendors, suppliers and other business representatives.
• Must be able to taste – to be able to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperatures, mouth feel and smell – to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity for all food and beverage products.
• Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold (30 degrees), heat (temperatures above 100 degrees), and loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust and smoke.
• Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, smoke, dust and loud noise.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.

Disclaimer: Background checks, including employment history and criminal record checks, are part of the recruitment process. By applying, you consent to these checks as required by applicable laws.