Restaurant Cook

Saks Fifth Avenue; Bal Harbour Village (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Neiman Marcus in Bal Harbour is seeking a Restaurant Cook to assist the restaurant team in maintaining high-quality food while managing inventory and costs. You will produce and coordinate daily menus for regular service and events, ensuring guest expectations are met.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

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

Skills

Win together mentality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range $19.16 - $23.95*

Job Description

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world’s top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE

The Restaurant Cook assists main restaurant Associates in maintaining high quality food items while keeping in mind the cost and profitability of inventory. The Cook does so by controlling daily and weekly inventories and conducts tasks to see to it that guests will have the level of food and beverage service.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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
• Perform job responsibilities normally associated with those of a cook, including:
• 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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 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, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.