Side Station Cook – Fine Dining Prep & Timed Plating

Clear Destination Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Raleigh, NC is seeking a skilled Cook to handle potatoes, vegetables and hot appetizers, ensuring every dish meets Ruth’s Chris standards. You will set up the side station, prep ingredients, and coordinate with the kitchen to deliver exceptional plates.

The role requires at least 1 year of side or sauté cook experience in a full-service restaurant, strong English communication, and availability nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety and cleanliness are a priority.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a side or sauté cook in a full service, fine dining upscale, tablecloth or casual dining restaurant required.
• Experience with fresh products preferred.
• Minimum 100 covers per shift.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, other team members, vendors, suppliers and other business representatives.
• Ability to understand communication in English
• Position requires nights, weekends, and holidays availability.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time and is on the side station as indicated on the work schedule.
• Sets-up the side station to include all food items, preparation equipment, plateware, food ingredients and supply items needed for effective operation of the station.
• Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned by the Chef.
• Preps and cooks all food to ensure items are prepared according to company specifications, recipes, procedures and quality standards.
• Maintains sanitation and safety of the work area throughout the shift.
• Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift.

Skills

Side cook experience

Sauté cook experience

English communication

Job description

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Raleigh, NC is seeking a skilled Cook to handle potatoes, vegetables and hot appetizers, ensuring every dish meets Ruth’s Chris standards. You will set up the side station, prep ingredients, and coordinate with the kitchen to deliver exceptional plates.

The role requires at least 1 year of side or sauté cook experience in a full-service restaurant, strong English communication, and availability nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety and cleanliness are a priority.