Restaurant Food Prep Associate

Saks Global; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 24,893 - 31,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Global in Coral Gables is hiring a Food Prep to assist restaurant operations. You will control inventory, ensure high quality food items, and uphold health standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist main restaurant associates in food preparation.
• Maintain inventory control and profitability.
• Uphold health and sanitation standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Food safety and sanitation

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range: $18.07 - $22.60*

Job Description

Food Prep 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
• 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 third 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• 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)
• Employee discount

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