Prep Cook

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, and ensuring food safety. This role requires efficiency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

PTO

Health Insurance

401K plus match

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for at least 4 hours.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Preparing simple dishes and ingredients.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation Guidelines

Efficiency

Education

Experience in Food Industry

Job description

Description

Prep Cook

Pay: Hourly, starting at $16 and up (dependent on experience and location, will be discussed in the interview)

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• 401K plus match

We are looking for a hard-working prep cook responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for cooking. The prep cook performs basic cooking duties, monitors stock levels, and handles culinary tasks as they arise.

To succeed, you should understand and comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines, be quick and diligent, and willing to improve on the job. A top prep cook follows instructions and works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations
• Following prep lists created by chefs
• Measuring ingredients and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock
• Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads
• Ensuring food items are properly stored and accessible
• Assisting chefs with food prep and culinary tasks
• Distributing plates to wait staff, cleaning plates, and preparing takeaway packages
• Monitoring food and cooling room temperatures
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen

Requirements

• Ability to stand for at least 4 hours
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food and restaurant industry