Pantry Cook

Scranton, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.25 - $18.50

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a renowned upscale restaurant known for its commitment to providing a superior dining experience with exceptional food quality and service. Established as a leader in the fine dining steakhouse industry, Ruth's Chris Steak House prides itself on its family-driven culture that emphasizes hospitality, high standards, and attention to detail. The restaurant offers a refined setting where guests can enjoy expertly prepared meals, including steaks, seafood, and a variety of appetizers and desserts, all crafted with the freshest ingredients and meticulous culinary techniques.

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Job Requirements

Able to lift, handle, carry food, smallwares, equipment, supplies and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds
able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to eight hours
able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat frequently
able to taste and distinguish between flavors, spices, temperatures, mouth feel, and hold smell to differentiate odors and scents
able to work in extreme temperatures ranging from 30 degrees to above 100 degrees
able to work in loud noise environments with fumes, odors, dust and smoke
use of cut gloves as a company safety requirement
maintains good grooming habits

Job Qualifications

Minimum six months experience as a pantry or salad cook in full service, fine dining, upscale, table cloth or casual dining restaurant
experience with fresh products preferred
able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, team members, vendors and guests
ability to understand communication in English
able to work nights, weekends and holidays
capable of maintaining good grooming habits

Job Duties

Reports to work on time and is on the pantry station as indicated on the work schedule
uniform meets restaurant requirements and is maintained and clean
practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits
sets-up the pantry station including cold food items, preparation equipment, smallwares, plateware, food ingredients, garnishes and supply items
follows the pantry station prep list for station set-up and stocking
reports any problems or discrepancies to the Chef
assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned by the Chef
preps all food product according to RCSH’s recipe cards
preps and cooks all food to ensure preparation according to company specifications, recipes, procedures, plate presentation and quality standards
checks par and stock levels of all salad ingredients, cold appetizers, dessert items, condiments, garnishes, equipment, chilled plates and other service plateware and smallwares prior to the start of the shift
maintains sufficient back-up par levels and communicates discrepancies to the Chef
correctly prepares vegetables for salads, portions and plates salads and desserts
communicates and coordinates with food runners and expeditor to ensure timely service
rotates and restocks all pantry food items, condiments, plateware, smallwares, equipment and supplies throughout the shift
maintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety for the work area including countertops, refrigeration units, floors, walls and shelving
adheres to safety guidelines and practices
reports any unsafe conditions, accidents or injuries to the Chef
completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift
assists Chef on Duty and kitchen personnel with closing duties and kitchen cleanliness
performs additional duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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