Sides Cook

Ruth; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Walnut Creek is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare potatoes, vegetables, and hot appetizers to our high standards. You will set up the side station, assist team members, and ensure all items are cooked and plated correctly for service.

The role requires attention to timing, dish presentation, and maintaining sanitation. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a similar fine-dining environment and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, other team members, vendors, suppliers and other business representatives.

Responsibilities

• Cook all potatoes, vegetables and hot appetizer items prepared in the restaurant to Ruth's Chris standards.
• Set up the side station with all food items, preparation equipment, plateware and supplies.
• Assist other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned.
• Prepare and cook food to company specifications, recipes and quality standards.
• Check par and stock levels before shifts and report discrepancies to the Chef/Sous Chef.
• Season, cook and plate items to Ruth’s Chris standards of quality and timing.
• Coordinate with the broiler cook to ensure service readiness at the correct time.
• Restock items throughout the shift to maintain stock levels.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety across all surfaces and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cook all potatoes, vegetables and hot appetizer items prepared in the restaurant. Accomplishes all food preparation, cooking methods, procedures and timing to ensure that all food product adheres to the specifications and quality standards of Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(Key Tasks and Responsibilities)

• Reports to work on time and is on the side station as indicated on the weekly work schedule. Uniform meets restaurant requirements and is maintained and clean.


• 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. Follows the Side Station set-up, and reports problems or discrepancies to the Chef.


• Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned by theChef. Preps all food product according to the standards and procedures stated on the Ruth’s Chris Steak House recipe books.


• Preps and cooks all food to ensure that all items are prepared according to companyspecifications, recipes, procedures and quality standards. Ensures our guests have a superior dining experience by correctly timing and serving all food product.


• Checks, prior to the start of the shift, the par and stock levels of all potatoes,vegetables, hot appetizer ingredients, condiments, garnishes, equipment, plateware and smallwares to ensure sufficient quantity for the demands of the business. Communicates any discrepancies to the Chef/Sous Chef.


• Correctly seasons, cooks and plates all side station food products to ensure that all foodproduct is prepared and served up to Ruth’s Chris standards of quality, presentation and timing.


• Communicates and coordinates with the broiler cook to ensure that all food product isprepared and ready for service at the correct time.


• Restocks all food items, condiments, plateware, smallwares, equipment and suppliesthroughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock levels for the demands of business.


• Maintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety of the work areato include counter tops, stovetops, fryers, floors, walls and shelving.


• Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practicesthroughout the shift. Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, accidents and/or injuries to the Chef and/or Manager On Duty.


• Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift. Assists Chef on Dutyand kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift, handle, carry food supply, smallwares, equipment, supplies andpaper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.


• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to fourhours in length.


• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to receive andstore stock, supplies and equipment, as well as to work the line during service periods.


• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors,


• Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold 30 degrees, heat temperatures above 100 degrees, loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust and smoke.


• The use of cut gloves as that is a company requirement for all BOH personnel for safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year experience as a side or saut cook in a full service, fine dining upscale, tablecloth or casual dining restaurant required.


• Experience with fresh products preferred.


• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, other team members, vendors, suppliers and other business representatives.