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Prep Cook

Ruffino's on the River
Baton Rouge, LA Part Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Ruffino's on the River?

Ruffino’s - “Where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate Life!”

With locations in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Ruffino’s is a Steak, Seafood and Italian inspired restaurant that focuses on the Celebration of Life, regardless of the occasion.

Whether it’s the food we serve or the service we provide, our goal is to ensure a remarkable experience for our guests that will always be remembered.

Now Hiring Full-time & Part-Time

PREP COOKS

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
  • Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
  • Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications

  • 1 years of experience in kitchen preparation or cooking preferred
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for prep cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment.

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