Restaurant Cook

Saks Global; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 26,394 - 32,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a talented Restaurant Cook in Coral Gables, Florida. This position involves maintaining high-quality food standards and managing inventory for daily operations while ensuring exceptional service for guests.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of culinary experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work within a team. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), and competitive pay ranging from $19.16 to $23.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a cooking role.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of restaurant by coordinating food production.
• Maintain and control inventories of food items.
• Upkeep health and sanitation standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

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 exceptional customer experiences through awards, seasonal campaigns, and retail‑tainment initiatives.

Position Summary

The Restaurant Cook assists main restaurant associates in maintaining high‑quality food items while keeping cost and profitability of inventory in mind. The cook controls daily and weekly inventories and performs kitchen tasks to ensure guests receive a high level of food and beverage service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active role in the smooth operation 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 tasks.
• Perform job responsibilities normally associated with those of a cook, including:
• Coordinate production of daily menu items using menu counts 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 in accordance with health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain equipment daily and report any malfunctions to a designated associate.
• Maintain flow of food orders by communicating with associates promptly.
• Verify all special orders with a 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 the 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, the local health department, and third‑party sanitization auditors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• “Win together” mentality.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $19.16 – $23.95 per hour (actual starting pay determined by location, experience, and other factors).

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher‑cost areas.

Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 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 Opportunity Statement

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