Ruth's Chris Line Cook - 2nd Shift

AHC Hospitality•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Line Cook portions, prepares, and assembles hot and cold menu items, including salads, appetizers, and desserts. The role completes food preparation and cooking procedures according to AGPH and Ruth's Chris Steak House specifications and quality standards. This is a full-time, second-shift position requiring availability on weekends and holidays. The cook sets up and stocks a station, prepares and plates food to recipe and presentation standards, keeps food and supplies replenished, and completes station and kitchen cleaning and closing duties. The position also involves operating kitchen equipment, handling food safely, managing waste and recycling, maintaining food temperature logs, and supporting other kitchen staff. The associate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, help resolve guest or department concerns, and follow safety, health, and guest-service standards.

Requirements

At least 2 years of restaurant experience.
At least 6 months of experience in a full-service, fine-dining, upscale, country-club, or casual-dining restaurant.
High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training.
Able to demonstrate knife skills.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of proper steak cooking temperatures.
Able to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Participate in department meetings and communicate ideas, opinions, and views.
Maintain a positive, courteous, and polite attitude and work well with others.
Report to work in complete uniform, with proper shoes and socks, professionally dressed and neatly groomed.
Understand job responsibilities and demonstrate the skills needed to complete tasks.
Report to work on time, rarely miss scheduled shifts, and follow the department attendance policy.
Follow AHC guest-service standards.
Read and fully understand chemical labels.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for extended periods during an 8+ hour shift, handling and reaching, frequently lifting or pushing items up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fresh products preferred.
ServeSafe or comparable certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, produce, heat, cook, and bake foods such as soups, entrees, meats, and vegetables to AGPH and Ruth's Chris standards.
Operate kitchen equipment and use kitchen utensils and small wares.
Work swiftly and efficiently, using time productively throughout the shift.
Assist with monitoring and reducing food waste.
Know menu items, ingredients, and allergens.
Stay aware of restaurant and hotel groups and activities.
Follow Hilton, EcoSure, and Health Department standards, including completing daily temperature logs, rotating products FIFO, and maintaining a clean, hygienic workspace.
Provide guest-focused service and take pride in the quality of work.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility and kitchen equipment.
Respond with urgency and resolve guest concerns or department issues when possible.
Sort recyclable items into the appropriate bins and stations.
Follow safety guidelines and promptly report unsafe acts, accidents, or injuries to the chef.
Set up and stock the station according to the Station Prep List, and report problems or discrepancies to the Chef.
Assist kitchen personnel with food preparation, service execution, and assigned side work.
Prepare food according to Ruth's Chris Steak House recipe cards.
Portion, plate, and prepare food to AGPH and Ruth's Chris quality, presentation, and timing standards.
Rotate and restock food, condiments, plate ware, small wares, equipment, and supplies throughout the shift.
Complete station closing duties and assist with kitchen closing and cleanliness.
Take out trash and recyclables.
Work with department staff and follow departmental rules.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the General Manager, Executive Chef, LT Member, or Supervisor.