Cook

Ruby's Hospitality Group, LLC; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in California is looking for experienced Grill Cooks to join their team. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of experience in the restaurant industry, strong culinary skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining efficient operations in the kitchen. The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $18 to $21. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive and passionate culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the restaurant industry.
• Ability to follow standard recipes and sanitation guidelines.
• Food handler's card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to order following recipes.
• Ensure orders are properly portioned for service.
• Sanitize work areas and equipment.

Skills

Professional cooking skills

Knife handling

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of culinary institute or formal training

Job description

About

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 Aff… 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.

Salary: $18 - $21 per hour

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