Restaurant Cook

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 27,717 - 34,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Basic life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

060 SAKS & CO LLC is seeking a Restaurant Cook to maintain high-quality food items while ensuring inventory cost-effectiveness. The role involves coordinating food production for daily menus and events, while maintaining health and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years of experience, and the physical ability to handle the job's demands. We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate the production of food items for daily menus and events.
• Control daily and weekly inventories to manage waste.
• Maintain clean, organized work area in accordance with health standards.

Skills

Relevant experience

Physical ability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range: $20.12 - $25.15*

Job Description

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers.

The Restaurant Cook assists main restaurant Associates in maintaining high quality food items while preserving inventory cost and profitability.

What You Will Do (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 and use production, build‑to, and order sheets to manage waste.
• Check inventory of all menus and communicate supply needs for production with the head cook.
• Coordinate production of daily menu items using menu count and production sheets to help control waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain equipment daily and report any malfunctions to the designated Associate.
• Check inventory of all menus and verify all special orders with the designated Associate.
• Maintain flow of food orders by communicating with Associates promptly.
• Verify all special orders and 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 needing order to supervisor.
• Check in with a supervisor before leaving.
• Uphold all health and sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local health department, and third‑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 or carry 35 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Other voluntary benefits as applicable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.