Restaurant Cook

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 26,394 - 32,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

060 SAKS & CO LLC in Coral Gables, Florida is seeking an experienced Restaurant Cook to support our high-quality food production. The role involves maintaining inventory costs and efficiency, producing daily menus, and adhering to health and sanitation standards.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be available for evenings and weekends. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficiency in restaurant operations by coordinating food production.
• Control daily and weekly inventories.
• Maintain clean and organized work area following health standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Inventory Control

Health and Sanitation Standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range: $19.16 - $23.95*

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 that guests will have the level of food and beverage service.

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
• Check 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
• Close and sanitize work area promptly according to health codes and gather items required for next day’s production
• Communicate any supplies that need to be ordered to supervisor
• Check 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• "Win together" mentality
• Physical ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision, and dental)
• Employee discount

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.