Prep cook

Our company is a proud franchise group overseeing nine renowned Ruth's Chris Steak House locations spanning North Carolina, Maryland, and New Jersey. Ruth's Chris Steak House is a celebrated upscale steakhouse known for its premium quality steaks, exceptional service, and elegant dining experience. With a legacy built on excellence spanning several decades, we take great pride in maintaining the high standards that this esteemed brand demands. We are committed to delivering an unparalleled dining experience for every guest through rigorous food preparation standards and exceptional team performance. Our workforce comprises dedicated professionals across various Back of House (BOH) positions who work collaboratively to uphold our brand's reputation for culinary excellence and outstanding service.

We are currently seeking motivated and reliable team members for BOH positions, aimed at supporting our kitchen operations to provide a superior dining experience to our guests. This role offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities. As a BOH team member, you will report for your scheduled shifts dressed in the appropriate uniform, adhering to strict personal hygiene and cleanliness habits throughout your workday. Your responsibilities will begin with receiving your station assignment at the start of each shift and will continue through performing all opening and closing duties promptly under the direction of the Manager on Duty.

The core of your role involves assisting kitchen personnel with food preparation and sidework tasks, ensuring all products are prepared strictly according to the standards outlined on Ruth's Chris Steak House recipe cards. As part of your duties, you will prep and cook all food items to meet company specifications for quality, presentation, and timing, thus guaranteeing each guest enjoys a superior dining experience. You will also be responsible for checking inventory levels of potatoes, vegetables, hot appetizer ingredients, condiments, garnishes, equipment, and plateware before starting the shift to confirm sufficient stock levels for business demands and reporting any shortages or discrepancies.

Beyond food preparation, your role requires close collaboration with the broiler cook to ensure all food is timed perfectly for service. Throughout your shift, restocking food items, condiments, smallwares, and supplies will also be part of your job to maintain consistent stock availability. Upholding stringent safety and sanitation practices is a vital aspect of your duties, including the immediate reporting of any unsafe conditions, acts, accidents, or injuries to the Chef or Manager on Duty. We expect our team members to embrace the responsibility that comes with maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

Shift availability during nights, weekends, and holidays is mandatory, reflecting the restaurant's operational demands as a high-end dining establishment. By joining our team, you play an important role in preserving the Ruth's Chris Steak House tradition of culinary excellence, customer satisfaction, and a positive workplace culture. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and eager to develop their careers in a reputable and well-established restaurant group. If you are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and strives for excellence in every task, we invite you to apply and become part of our exceptional BOH team.