Pantry Cook

POSITION SUMMARY:

Portion prepare and assemble all cold food items salads cold appetizers and hot and cold desserts offered in therestaurant. Accomplishes all food preparation cooking methods procedures and timing to ensure that all foodproducts meet the specifications and quality standards of Ruths Chris Steak House (RCSH).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reports to work on time and is on the pantry station as indicated on the work schedule. Uniform meetsrestaurant requirements and is maintained and clean. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanlinesshabits during all work shifts.

2. Sets-up the pantry station to include all cold food items preparation equipment smallwares platewarefood ingredients garnishes and supply items needed for effective operation of the station. Follows thePantry Station Prep List for station set-up and stocking. Reports any problems or discrepancies to the Chefon a timely basis.

3. Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned by the Chef. Preps all foodproduct according to the standards and procedures stated on the RCSHs recipe cards.

4. Preps and cooks all food to ensure that all items are prepared according to company specifications recipesprocedures plate presentation and quality standards. Ensures our guests have a superior dining experienceby correctly timing and preparing all food product.

5. Checks prior to the start of the shift the par and stock levels of all salad ingredients cold appetizersdessert items condiments garnishes equipment chilled plates and other service plateware and smallwares to ensure sufficient quantity for the demands of the business. Maintains sufficient back-up par any discrepancies to the Chef.

6. Correctly prepares vegetables for salads; portions and plates salads and desserts and ensures that all food isprepared and served up to RCSH standards of quality presentation and timing.

7. Communicates and coordinates with the food runners and expeditor to ensure that all food product isprepared and ready for service at the correct time.

8. Rotates and restocks all pantry food items condiments plateware smallwares equipment and suppliesthroughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock and back-up levels for the demands of the business.

9. Maintains the highest degree of sanitation cleanliness and food safety for work area to include countertops refrigeration units floors walls and shelving.

10. Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the reports any unsafe condition or unsafe act accidents and/or injuries to the Chef.

11. Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift. Assists Chef on Duty and kitchenpersonnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.

12. Additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift handle carry food smallwares equipment supplies and paper goods at a minimumof 50 pounds

Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to eight hours in length

Must be able to bend kneel stoop reach and squat on a frequent basis

Must be able to taste to be able to distinguish between and among flavors spices temperatures mouthfeel and smell to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensityfor all food and beverage products

Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold 30 degrees heat temperatures above100 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

Maintains good grooming habits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 6 months experience as a pantry or salad cook in a full service fine dining upscale table clothor casual dining restaurant required

Experience with fresh products preferred

Minimum 100 covers per shift

Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors other team membersvendors and guests

Ability to understand communication in English

Position may require work on nights weekends and holidays

NOTE: The information here does not constitute a contract express or implied. The content of this material isnot all-inclusive but is for informational purposes only. Ruths Chris Steak House is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.

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