Restaurant Food Prep Associate

Saks Global; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 24,893 - 31,133; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Restaurant Cook to assist in maintaining high-quality food items at our Fort Worth location. The role involves inventory management and ensuring exceptional food and beverage service for guests.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of culinary experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be available during evenings and weekends. We offer a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a culinary role.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift 35 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficiency of restaurant operations by producing food items.
• Control daily and weekly inventories.
• Communicate supply needs and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Inventory control

Health and sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

About Neiman Marcus

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 creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and Retail‑tainment initiatives. 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. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling and is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world‑class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

Position Overview

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 ensure guests receive a high 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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)
• Ample employee discount

Compensation

Salary range: $18.07 – $22.60 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: 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).

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. 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.