Line Cook Ruby Tuesday - Nashboro Square 2304 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, preparing all food orders within a timely manner, according to guests’ special request, and Ruby Tuesday recipes. Communicates with the service team and the expo to ensure the food orders meet the guests’ expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma or High School equivalency preferred.

- Lifts and carries up to 70lbs, up to 20 times per shift; places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezer.

- Stands 100% of shift.

- Works frequently in damp, hot work environment.

- Works with an open flame.

- May use slicers or other kitchen machinery.

- Able to hold items with hands (knives, pans) for extended periods of time, with up to 5 lbs. of weight.

- Able to read a kitchen display monitor from 4 feet.

- Able to communicate with manager and team members to ensure guest satisfaction.

- Able to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

BENEFITS:

LIFE & HEALTH

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

- Full time and part-time team members are offered a variety of benefits

- Visit benefits.rubytuesday.com for more details

401k

- Available to all team members who have been employed for 6 months (At least 21 years of age with a company match, paid monthly)

Ruby Has Heart

- Team members in financial or natural disaster hardship may apply for financial assistance through our Ruby Has Heart Program (100% funded through Team Member contributions. You do not have to contribute to be eligible for assistance)

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

- Our EAP offers a variety of resources such as grocery & meal delivery, financial assistance, support groups, and a discount center with lots of options, etc.

COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITIES

Paychecks

- Get paid weekly

Team Member Referral Program

- Refer a friend and if they stay for 30 days you will receive:

- $100 if the referral is hired for an hourly role (excludes managers)

- $1,000 if the referral is hired for a manager or above role

Loyalty Bonus Program

- Full time members who average 30+ hours a week for 12 months receive a loyalty bonus payment

- Loyalty Bonus payments are based upon tenure and range from $100-$1,000.

Service Anniversary Rewards Program

- Milestone anniversaries are recognized with RT Online Rewards Points, which can be redeemed for gift cards to use at popular retailers and restaurants

- Point values are based upon tenure and range from a value of $25-$1,000

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Tuition Reimbursement

- We reimburse up to $1,000 for college courses, ESL classes or professional certification training. (Team Members employed for at least 6 months and average 20 hrs/wk are eligible for this program.)

Internal Development

- We offer internal development programs at all levels to help our teams excel in their current roles as well as prepare them for the next step in their career.

DISCOUNTS

Ruby Tuesday Discount

- Team members receive a 25% discount for themselves +6 guests at any company-owner RT location when presenting their digital discount card.

- + 50% shift discount for themselves and 25% off Catering

Employee Purchase Program

- Team member may purchase food and supplies at restaurant cost

Discount Center

- All team members have access to a discount center that includes discounts on a variety of things such as event tickets, travel, tax prep, childcare, wholesale memberships, etc

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires regular attendance; requires the ability to stand or walk for hours at a time; frequently required to hear, speak, walk, crawl, climb, stand, reach, bend, balance, kneel, stoop, lift and carry items up to 70 lbs; requires ability to tolerate significant changes in temperature, and frequent immersion of hands in water and cleaning or sanitizing solutions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety food, with diverse methods of preparation and adheres to specific product prep and handling procedures and plate presentation.
• Works in a fast-paced environment and accomplishes multiple tasks within established time frames.
• Utilize the Kitchen Display System (KDS) effectively to maintain the flow of service, control cost/waste, and prepare items to spec and accommodate guest modifications
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Follows recipes to ensure high quality consistent products are delivered to the Guest.
• Maintains cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Keeps prepared food continuously flowing out of the kitchen.
• Communicates ticket times and potential problems with manager and servers as necessary.
• Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations as necessary.
• Breaks down and cleans station or work area at end of shift following HOH Cleaning Program.
• Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks product to par.
• Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift.