Cook

Ruby Tuesday; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Tuesday in Lake City, FL is seeking a Cook to maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and prepare all food orders in a timely manner according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and guest requests. The role requires communicating with the service team and expo to ensure orders meet guests’ expectations, following recipes, and keeping the kitchen area organized and stocked.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and contribute to a positive dining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to read a kitchen display monitor from 4 feet.
• Able to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food with diverse methods and adheres to prep, handling, and plate presentation procedures.
• Works in a fast-paced environment and completes multiple tasks within set time frames.
• Uses the Kitchen Display System (KDS) to maintain service flow, control costs/waste, and prepare items to specification.
• Adheres to company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Follows recipes to ensure high quality products are delivered to guests.
• Maintains cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Ensures proper rotation and staging of products to par levels.
• Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

4680-Lake City - LAKE CITY, FL 32025

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, preparing all food orders within a timely manner, according to guests’ special request, and Ruby Tuesday recipes. Communicates with the service team and the expo to ensure the food orders meet the guests’ expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety food, with diverse methods of preparation and adheres to specific product prep and handling procedures and plate presentation.
• Works in a fast-paced environment and accomplishes multiple tasks within established time frames.
• Utilize the Kitchen Display System (KDS) effectively to maintain the flow of service, control cost/waste, and prepare items to spec and accommodate guest modifications
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Follows recipes to ensure high quality consistent products are delivered to the Guest.
• Maintains cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Keeps prepared food continuously flowing out of the kitchen.
• Communicates ticket times and potential problems with manager and servers as necessary.
• Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations as necessary.
• Breaks down and cleans station or work area at end of shift following HOH Cleaning Program.
• Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks product to par.
• Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School equivalency preferred.
• Lifts and carries up to 70lbs, up to 20 times per shift; places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezer.
• Stands 100% of shift.
• Works frequently in damp, hot work environment.
• Works with an open flame.
• May use slicers or other kitchen machinery.
• Able to hold items with hands (knives, pans) for extended periods of time, with up to 5 lbs. of weight.
• Able to read a kitchen display monitor from 4 feet.
• Able to communicate with manager and team members to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Able to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular attendance; requires the ability to stand or walk for hours at a time; frequently required to hear, speak, walk, crawl, climb, stand, reach, bend, balance, kneel, stoop, lift and carry items up to 70 lbs; requires ability to tolerate significant changes in temperature, and frequent immersion of hands in water and cleaning or sanitizing solutions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.