Cook

Ruby Tuesday; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Tuesday in Milford, DE seeks a Cook to maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while preparing food to guests’ orders, including special requests. You will coordinate with the service team to ensure timely, accurate dishes.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 70 lbs, and working nights, weekends, and holidays. You will follow recipes, uphold safety standards, and help keep the kitchen organized and efficient. Experience with KDS is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Lifts and carries up to 70 lbs, stands for long periods, and works in a hot, damp environment.
• Able to read a kitchen display monitor and communicate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of foods following recipes and presentation standards.
• Works in a fast-paced environment and multitasks to meet deadlines.
• Uses the Kitchen Display System (KDS) to manage orders and prioritize prep.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
• Keeps products rotated and stock levels at par.
• Communicates ticket times and any issues with management and servers.
• Completes prep work and stations setup; cleans station at end of shift.
• Ensures high-quality dishes are delivered to guests.

Skills

Food preparation

Team communication

Safety & sanitation

Recipe adherence

Cleanliness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 4391-Milford DE - MILFORD, DE 19963

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.