Prep Cook

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Arlington (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility

401(k) with competitive match

Dining discounts

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth opportunities

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Job summary

A premier steakhouse in Arlington is seeking a Prep Cook who is passionate about preparing high-quality food and delivering exceptional dining experiences. As part of our kitchen team, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food items, ensuring excellent presentation, and contributing to a positive working environment. This role offers good benefits including health insurance and opportunities for career growth, making it the perfect chance to kickstart your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and preparing high-quality food.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to quality specifications.
• Ensure presentation is exceptional before serving.
• Measure ingredients accurately for taste.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

Are you ready for the best job ever?

Since Ruth’s Chris was founded in 1965, the most important ingredient in our recipe for success has been a team of hard‑working people with a passion for creating special experiences for our Guests. We believe in treating our team like family and providing an environment where you can be yourself and grow professionally, while delivering hospitality as legendary as our steaks.

This is your chance to join the best of the best and start a career with endless opportunity, plus great benefits like:

Benefits

• Health insurance eligibility when working an average of 30 hours per week
• 401(k) with competitive match
• Dining discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Get Ready to Sizzle: The heart of the kitchen, our Prep Cooks have a passion for preparing the highest quality food and creating memorable dining experiences through world‑class service and exceptional cuisine.

This role and you are the perfect pairing if you can:

Responsibilities

• Passionately prepare, portion, and/or cook food items to quality specifications
• Ensure exceptional presentation by checking/dressing dishes before they are served
• Showcase superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to ensure correct cooking and flavor profiles
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Be a true team player and work well with others