PREP COOK

About the role

Little Ruby's is hiring for Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Sous Chefs, and Prep Cooks across all restaurants. Open call: Tuesday, 10/6 & Wednesday, 10/7, 11:30am‑2:30pm at Little Ruby's East Village. Bring a hardcopy of your resume. Work location: in person.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.
• Handle all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue.
• Label and store all product following FIFO and company standards.
• Check production lists and assignments.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co‑workers while being a team player.
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company standard.
• Possess general knowledge of the venue.
• Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicate product needs to chefs, sous chefs and support staff.
• Properly set‑up prep station and perform other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: stocking station with prescribed supplies, wiping down and sanitizing station, performing opening side‑work, performing closing side‑work.
• Report all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attend and participate in daily pre‑service meetings (where applicable).
• Attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portray a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Company, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members.

Requirements

• Company in‑venue Prep Cook training and Food Handling Certificate.
• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high‑volume culinary operation preferred.
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Ability to work and remain focused in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance