Pantry & Cold Prep Cook — Fine Dining

Clear Destination Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is hiring a pantry cook to portion, prepare, and assemble all cold food items, salads, cold appetizers, and desserts for the restaurant. The role ensures food meets Ruth’s Chris specifications, quality, and timing for service.

Key duties include setting up the pantry, supporting kitchen staff, preparing items to recipe cards, and maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a pantry or salad cook in a fine dining or upscale restaurant.
• Experience with fresh products preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up pantry station with cold items, prep equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare and plate salads and desserts to RCSH standards.
• Cook and finish food according to recipes and timing for service.
• Monitor par levels and report discrepancies to Chef.
• Coordinate with food runners and expeditor for timely service.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout shift, including closing duties.

Skills

Pantry cook

Food prep

Sanitation

Job description

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is hiring a pantry cook to portion, prepare, and assemble all cold food items, salads, cold appetizers, and desserts for the restaurant. The role ensures food meets Ruth’s Chris specifications, quality, and timing for service.

Key duties include setting up the pantry, supporting kitchen staff, preparing items to recipe cards, and maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.