Gourmet Kitchen Cook | Inventory & Prep Pro

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Restaurant Cook to support the main restaurant team by producing and coordinating daily menus, managing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective food preparation that meets health and sanitation standards.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 35 pounds, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential for success in this fast-paced luxury retail kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• "Win together" mentality.
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds.
• Associates must be available based on our needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active role in the smoothness and efficiency of retail restaurant operations by producing and coordinating the production of food items needed for daily menus and special events
• Control daily and weekly inventories
• Maintain team awareness of inventory cost and profitability through proper use of production, build-to, and order sheets
• Checks in with supervisor for any special preparation needed before starting normal kitchen task
• Coordinate production of daily menu items using menu count and production (or build-to sheets) to help control waste
• Check inventory of all menus
• Communicate supply needs for production with head cook
• Maintain a clean and organized work area keeping in mind all health and sanitation standards to assure integrity of food products
• Maintain equipment daily and report any malfunctions to designated Associate
• Maintain flow of food orders by communicating with Associates promptly
• Verify all special orders with designated Associate
• Maintain production of menu items throughout the day, keeping up with supply demands and making serious efforts to avoid wasted items
• Closes and sanitizes work area promptly according to health codes and gathers items required for next day\'s production
• Communicate any supplies that need to be ordered to supervisor
• Checks in with a supervisor before leaving
• Uphold all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local Health Department, and 3rd party Sanitation auditors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Neiman Marcus is seeking a Restaurant Cook to support the main restaurant team by producing and coordinating daily menus, managing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective food preparation that meets health and sanitation standards.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 35 pounds, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential for success in this fast-paced luxury retail kitchen environment.