L'Avenue Cook
About The Position
As a L'Avenue at Saks Cook, you are part of the culinary team responsible for preparing high-quality daily menu items and special-event catering. You execute dishes according to recipe specifications, portion controls, and presentation guidelines, while helping maintain an efficient, safe, and organized kitchen. The role involves managing station inventory, limiting food waste, communicating with culinary and front-of-house colleagues, and upholding sanitation and grooming standards. The schedule is flexible to meet hospitality business needs and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a line cook, prep cook, or commis chef in a high-volume, premium, or upscale dining kitchen environment.
- Ability to work autonomously on a designated station while remaining motivated and results-driven.
- Collaborative approach to working with the kitchen team.
- Foundational knowledge of culinary terminology, knife skills, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, bend, work in high-temperature environments, climb stairs, and lift or carry up to 35 pounds.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present daily menu items and specialized orders according to recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
- Complete daily prep, build stations, and coordinate menu counts, build-to sheets, and special guest requests with the culinary supervisor before each shift.
- Maintain timely food service by communicating with line cooks and front-of-house staff.
- Verify special orders and dietary restrictions with the designated supervisor.
- Close, clean, and sanitize the station according to health codes; organize ingredients and prep lists for the next day.
- Track daily and weekly station inventory to reduce food waste and optimize costs.
- Use production and order sheets to monitor product costs and avoid over-preparation.
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages or supply needs to the head cook or culinary supervisor.
- Follow company, local Health Department, and third-party sanitation standards.
- Keep the workstation clean, safe, and organized throughout the day.
- Inspect kitchen equipment daily, keep it clean, and report technical malfunctions to management.
- Maintain personal hygiene and grooming, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally groomed hair and nails.
- Arrive on time in uniform with the tools needed for the job; accurately punch in and out and coordinate meal breaks with the kitchen team.
- Follow restaurant procedures for schedule changes and coordinate holiday and time-off requests with management.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Employee discount
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
