Side Station Cook — Fine-Dining Prep & Timing Pro

Colonial Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is seeking a Cook for the side station to prepare potatoes, vegetables, and hot appetizers, ensuring all items meet quality standards and timing. The role requires coordinating with the Chef to maintain station readiness and timely service, while upholding sanitation and safety throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include prepping, cooking to recipes, assisting kitchen staff, and completing closing duties. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cook all potatoes, vegetables and hot appetizer items prepared in the restaurant.
• Accomplishes all food preparation, cooking methods, procedures and timing to meet Ruth’s Chris Steak House specifications and quality standards.
• Set up the side station with all items, equipment, ingredients and supplies for effective operation, reporting issues to the Chef.
• Preps and cooks items to company recipes and standards, ensuring timely service and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness and food safety across the work area; report unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Close station duties and assist with end-of-shift tasks and kitchen cleanup.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Safety practices

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Job description

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is seeking a Cook for the side station to prepare potatoes, vegetables, and hot appetizers, ensuring all items meet quality standards and timing. The role requires coordinating with the Chef to maintain station readiness and timely service, while upholding sanitation and safety throughout the shift.

Responsibilities include prepping, cooking to recipes, assisting kitchen staff, and completing closing duties. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.