Cook

Ruby's Diner; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby's Diner is seeking Grill Cooks with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare items to order, ensure proper portioning, and collaborate with the team to deliver a great guest experience.

Requirements include 2+ years on the line, knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A culinary education or equivalent training is preferred, with food handler's card required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant line experience.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Clear, professional communication with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items to order following recipes and procedures.
• Ensure orders are properly portioned and served.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards, worktables, grill, and equipment.
• Restock items depleted during the shift.
• Review work status and coordinate with the Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Knife handling

Guest communication

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Grill equipment

Job description

Ruby's Cooks bring their unique backgrounds, culinary interests and personal flair to create a unique feel at each restaurant. We pride ourselves on serving seasonal ingredients prepared with simplicity, skill and most importantly PASSION! We believe that everybody is equally important to our mission. Our guests are our family and just like family we care about what we serve them. We are seeking Grill Cooks with an epic level of positive attitude, a strong work ethic, who thrive in a fast-paced team environment and have a strong desire to learn and grow in the culinary space. Ruby's Diner delivers timeless food, friendly service and great value in a comfortable space. As a Grill Cook you are responsible for encompassing our goal of providing each guest with a truly wonderful experience as well as:

• Preparing all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits
• Ensuring that guests' orders are properly portioned and ready to be served
• Disinfecting and sanitizing cutting boards, worktables, grill and equipment by following all sanitation guidelines
• Restocking items that were depleted during the shift
• Reviewing status of work and follow-up actions required with the Manager
• Carrying equipment, food supplies, and utensils to and from work and storage areas
• Ensuring that foods are properly stored in containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Becoming familiar with new menu items/dishes
• Performing duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned At Ruby's Diner we challenge ourselves, and each other, to be the best.

Requirements

for this position are:

• Minimum of 2 years' restaurant industry experience working on the line
• Understanding professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military school or formal on-the-job training preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and Team Members
• Food handler's card required

Eureka Food Enterprises - Ruby's Diner LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. The Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.