Pantry Cook

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2022 CLOSED ON 6/27/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pantry Cook position at Ruth's Chris Steak House?

Pantry Cook


Average Hourly Rate: $15


Do you want to ‘raise the steaks’ in your professional career? Do you have experience as a broiler cook in a fine dining establishment? Do you want to work with a known and iconic brand that truly exemplifies the quality delivery of a dining experience – The Sizzle! If you answered yes, this opportunity may be for you.


Who We Are:

Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) is a franchisee of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. PHG was founded by husband-and-wife team Kristy and Ryan Rans. As an attorney and expert in real estate development and restaurant concepts respectively, Kristy and Ryan became some of the first non-legacy Ruth’s Chris Steak House franchise owners in the country, building a new generation of trust and quality into the Ruth’s Chris family. We are a growing steadily with 7 locations in IN, MO, AR (and slated to open IA in ’23). We are looking for the next leader to join our growing team. Our leaders must possess the following values to be successful: 

o Demand for excellence

o A passion for hospitality

o The hunger to grow

o An unwavering commitment

o A strong desire to win


We are looking for an experienced cook to portion, prepare and assemble all cold food items (salads, cold appetizers and hot/cold desserts) offered in the restaurant. A Pantry Cook accomplishes all food preparation, cooking methods, procedures and timing to ensure that all food products meet the specifications and quality standards of Ruth’s Chris Steak House. If this sounds like the career opportunity you’ve been looking to sink your teeth in, we should talk.


Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Requirements & Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use of hands and fingers at all times during shift.

• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8-10 hours.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and respond promptly to needs of guest and team members.

• Must be able to maintain calm demeanor in a fast paced, high intensity environment.

• Must be able to work with extremes temperature changes including working in a walk-in freezer of -10°F.

• Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, smallwares, equipment, supplies and paper goods up to 50 pounds.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demand for Excellence

• Reports to work on time

• Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines 

Passion for Hospitality

• Preps and cooks all food to ensure that all items are prepared company specifications

• Assists other kitchen personnel 

Hungry to Grow

• Checks the par and stock levels of all salad ingredients, cold appetizers, dessert items, condiments, garnishes, equipment, chilled plates and other service plateware and smallwares to ensure sufficient quantity for the demands of the business. 

• Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift.

Unwavering Commitment

• Sets-up the pantry station

• Communicates and coordinates with the broiler and side cooks

Desire to Win

• Rotates and restocks all pantry food items

• Correctly prepares vegetables for salads; portions and plates salads and desserts and ensures that all food is prepared and served up to Ruth’s Chris standards of quality, presentation and timing.


Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k Contribution

Vacation Time

Store Discounts

Relocation Assistance


Benefits available to employees who work an average of 25 hours per week


Individuals interested in career development can seek advancement through the many different resources we provide.

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