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Pearl, MS

$11.75 - $15/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

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Cadillac, MI

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

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Prep-Salad Bar

Orange Park, FL · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Winder, GA

$12.50 - $16/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Warsaw, IN

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Carrollton, GA

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Lexington, SC

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Marianna, FL

$10.25 - $13/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

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Lewisburg, WV

$12 - $15/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Shelby, NC · On-site

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Columbia, SC

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Dallas, GA

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Waterville, ME

$14.25 - $18/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Saint Augustine, FL

$12.50 - $16/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Elyria, OH

$13 - $16.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Marietta, GA

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

Lexington, VA

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

Prep-Salad Bar

North Augusta, SC

$11.50 - $14.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications. Complete specific ...

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How much do salad bar cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for salad bar cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Salad Bar Cook do?

A Salad Bar Cook is responsible for preparing, arranging, and replenishing fresh ingredients for a salad bar in a restaurant or food service setting. Their duties include washing, chopping, and organizing vegetables and fruits, making salad dressings, and ensuring all items are presented attractively and kept at safe temperatures. They also maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards to provide a healthy and appealing selection for customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Salad Bar Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Salad Bar Cook, you need knowledge of food preparation, safe food handling, and basic knife skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen appliances, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for maintaining a clean, efficient, and appealing salad bar. These skills and qualities are vital to ensuring food quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with health regulations.

What is the difference between Salad Bar Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectSalad Bar CookLine Cook
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, basic culinary skillsFood Handler's Permit, culinary training or experience
Work EnvironmentSalad bar or cold prep station, casual diningHot line, various kitchen stations, fast-paced
Industry UsageRestaurants, cafeterias, buffetsRestaurants, hotels, catering

Both Salad Bar Cooks and Line Cooks require food safety knowledge and basic culinary skills. Salad Bar Cooks focus on preparing and maintaining cold dishes at salad bars, while Line Cooks handle hot and cold dishes on the main kitchen line. The roles differ mainly in work environment and specific responsibilities, but both are essential kitchen positions in the food service industry.

What are some common challenges Salad Bar Cooks face during busy service hours?

Salad Bar Cooks often face the challenge of maintaining a well-stocked, fresh, and visually appealing salad bar during peak meal times. Managing time efficiently to prep ingredients, replenish items, and keep the area clean while handling customer requests requires multitasking and attention to detail. Additionally, keeping up with food safety standards and minimizing waste can be challenging when there is a high volume of orders. Working effectively with other kitchen staff and communicating needs or shortages promptly is essential for smooth operation.
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Infographic showing various Salad Bar Cook job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.
Prep-Salad Bar

$11.75 - $15/hr

Other

Posted 11 hours ago


Ruby Tuesday rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 86 rated restaurants


Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for assisting the Heart of House with preparing ingredients for recipes; and sets-up, maintains, and breaks-down the Garden Bar and dish machine area following Ruby Tuesday procedures and safety and sanitation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Cleans food preparation and production areas as required.
Wash and clean fruit and vegetables for peeling, dicing, shredding, or slicing using kitchen hand-utensils and electric equipment following Ruby Tuesday safety procedures
Measure and assemble ingredients and cooked items according to Ruby Tuesday recipes and menu specifications.
Complete specific cleaning responsibilities and station maintenance including, but not limited to, the walk-in refrigeration, prep, and dry storage areas.
Ensure the highest quality preparation and presentation of food items served on the Garden Bar.
Prepare food in a way to avoid waste and spoilage, ensure high quality, and maintain food safety standards. Stock/restock items on the Garden Bar ensuring the Guests have a fully stocked Garden Bar
Clean and maintain the cleanliness of carpeted and non-carpeted floors according to Ruby Tuesday standards and procedures.
Maintain clean, stocked, and sanitary restrooms through regular restroom checks.
Clean, roll, and unroll kitchen mats.
Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant. Deck scrub walk ways and back dock area.
Bags and haul dish room trash to dumpster at designed times.
Responsible for the set-up, cleanliness, and organization of the work area before, during, and after every shift.
Follows HOH Cleaning Program and AM Utility Programs
Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS


Must be 18 years old
High School Diploma or High School equivalency preferred
Able to lift and carry up to 70lbs, up to 20 times per shift; places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezer.
Ability to stand 100% of shift.
Works frequently in damp, hot work environment.
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 work flexible shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


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