Restaurant Cook

060 SAKS & CO LLC; San Antonio (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; 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

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking a Restaurant Cook to support the main restaurant team in delivering high-quality food while managing inventory and costs. The role requires active involvement in daily production for menus and events, with a focus on efficiency and cost control.

The position demands standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced luxury retail 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 restaurant operations by producing and coordinating the production of food items for daily menus and events.
• Control daily and weekly inventories.
• Maintain awareness of inventory cost and profitability through production, build-to, and order sheets.
• Coordinate production of daily menu items to help control waste.
• Communicate supply needs for production with head cook.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with health and sanitation standards.

Skills

Win together mentality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, 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. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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
• 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

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, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

• 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 BENEFITS

Salary Range $19.16 - $23.95* 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.

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).

EQUALITY 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.