TITLE: Side Cook
REPORTS TO: Chef
POSITION SUMMARY: To 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)
1. 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 clean. Practices positive
personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.
2. 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 Checklist for station set-up. Reports problems or discrepancies to the Chef.
3. Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned by the
Chef. Preps all food product according to the standards and procedures stated on the Ruth’s
Chris Steak House recipe cards.
4. Preps and cooks all food to ensure that all items are prepared according to company
specifications, recipes, procedures and quality standards. Ensures our guests have a superior
dining experience by correctly timing and serving all food product.
5. 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.
6. Correctly seasons, cooks and plates all side station food products to ensure that all food
product is prepared and served up to Ruth’s Chris standards of quality, presentation and timing.
7. Communicates and coordinates with the broiler cook to ensure that all food product is
prepared and ready for service at the correct time.
8. Restocks all food items, condiments, plateware, smallwares, equipment and supplies
throughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock levels for the demands of business.
9. Maintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety of the work area
to include counter tops, stovetops, fryers, floors, walls and shelving.
10. Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices
throughout the shift. Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, accidents and/or
injuries to the Chef and/or Manager On Duty.
11. Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift. Assists Kitchen
Manager and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)
1. Must be able to lift, handle, carry food supply, smallwares, equipment, supplies and
paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
2. Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to four
hours in length.
3. Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to receive and
store stock, supplies and equipment as well as to work the line during service periods.
4. Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors,
employees, vendors and guests.
5. 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.

Work Remotely

• No

Qualifications
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Food service
- Food handling
- Restaurant experience
- Kitchen experience
- Food industry
- Culinary experience
- Knife skills
- Meal preparation
- Dietary department experience
- Dietary aide experience
- Menu planning
- Catering
- Serving

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person