Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $11.75 - $15.75
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Career Development
Job Description
Ruby Tuesday is a renowned American restaurant chain known for its casual dining experience focusing on quality food and excellent customer service. The company emphasizes fresh ingredients and a diverse menu, offering a broad range of culinary options to accommodate various guest preferences. As an established player in the dining industry, Ruby Tuesday maintains high standards for food preparation and kitchen operations to ensure customers enjoy a memorable dining experience every time they visit. The restaurant environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring team members to work efficiently and collaboratively to meet demand and maintain quality standards.
The Cook role at Ruby Tuesday is a vital position within the kitchen team, responsible for preparing food with attention to detail, safety, and hygiene. This position demands an individual who can manage multiple tasks under pressure while adhering strictly to company recipes and presentation standards. The Cook's responsibilities include preparing a wide variety of dishes using diverse cooking techniques, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and working closely with the service team to ensure guest satisfaction. Proficiency in using the Kitchen Display System (KDS) is essential for managing order flow and minimizing waste. This role is physically demanding, necessitating endurance, strength, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Cook contributes significantly to the guest experience by ensuring food is prepared accurately, promptly, and consistently. They must communicate effectively with managers and servers regarding order status and any potential issues, while also completing assigned prep work and maintaining proper stock levels. Adherence to safety and sanitation practices is paramount, as is the ability to handle kitchen tools and machinery safely. Ruby Tuesday offers a supportive work environment where employees can develop their culinary skills and grow within the company. This role is perfect for individuals motivated by teamwork, quality culinary work, and a fast-paced kitchen setting.
The Cook role at Ruby Tuesday is a vital position within the kitchen team, responsible for preparing food with attention to detail, safety, and hygiene. This position demands an individual who can manage multiple tasks under pressure while adhering strictly to company recipes and presentation standards. The Cook's responsibilities include preparing a wide variety of dishes using diverse cooking techniques, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and working closely with the service team to ensure guest satisfaction. Proficiency in using the Kitchen Display System (KDS) is essential for managing order flow and minimizing waste. This role is physically demanding, necessitating endurance, strength, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Cook contributes significantly to the guest experience by ensuring food is prepared accurately, promptly, and consistently. They must communicate effectively with managers and servers regarding order status and any potential issues, while also completing assigned prep work and maintaining proper stock levels. Adherence to safety and sanitation practices is paramount, as is the ability to handle kitchen tools and machinery safely. Ruby Tuesday offers a supportive work environment where employees can develop their culinary skills and grow within the company. This role is perfect for individuals motivated by teamwork, quality culinary work, and a fast-paced kitchen setting.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs, up to 20 times per shift
- Ability to stand for entire shift
- Ability to work in hot and damp environments
- Experience with open flames
- Proficiency with kitchen machinery such as slicers
- Manual dexterity to hold utensils and pans for long periods
- Visual acuity to read kitchen display from 4 feet
- Effective communication skills
- Availability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs, up to 20 times per shift
- Ability to stand 100% of shift
- Ability to work frequently in damp, hot work environment
- Experience working with an open flame
- Ability to use slicers or other kitchen machinery
- Able to hold items with hands (knives, pans) for extended periods of time, with up to 5 lbs of weight
- Able to read a kitchen display monitor from 4 feet
- Able to communicate with manager and team members to ensure guest satisfaction
- Able to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Prepares a variety food, with diverse methods of preparation and adheres to specific product prep and handling procedures and plate presentation
- Works in a fast-paced environment and accomplishes multiple tasks within established time frames
- Utilize the kitchen display system (KDS) effectively to maintain the flow of service, control cost/waste, and prepare items to spec and accommodate guest modifications
- Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
- Follows recipes to ensure high quality consistent products are delivered to the guest
- Maintains cleanliness throughout the kitchen
- Keeps prepared food continuously flowing out of the kitchen
- Communicates ticket times and potential problems with manager and servers as necessary
- Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations as necessary
- Breaks down and cleans station or work area at end of shift following HOH cleaning program
- Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks product to par
- Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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