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Prep Cook

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Prep Cook

Pay: Hourly, starting at $16 and up (dependent on experience and location, will be discussed in the interview)

Benefits:
Flexible scheduling
PTO
Health Insurance
401K plus match


We are looking for a hard-working prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.

To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Prep Cook Responsibilities:
Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
Following prep lists created by chefs.
Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
Must be able to work standing for a minimum of 4 hours at a time, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
We are an equal opportunity employer/ E-Verify employer
Background check required

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