Restaurant Cook

Saks • San Francisco, CA

5d • $22 - $28

About The Position

The Restaurant Cook assists the main restaurant team in maintaining high-quality food items while managing inventory with attention to cost and profitability. The role supports restaurant operations by preparing and coordinating food production for daily menus and special events, maintaining appropriate food and beverage service for guests, and following health and sanitation standards. The Cook coordinates with supervisors and other Associates on preparation requirements, supplies, special orders, equipment issues, and kitchen workflow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• A “Win together” mentality.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate food items for daily menus and special events to support smooth and efficient restaurant operations.
• Control daily and weekly inventories and use production, build-to, and order sheets to support cost and profitability awareness.
• Check with a supervisor for special preparation needs before beginning normal kitchen tasks.
• Coordinate daily menu production using menu counts and production or build-to sheets to help control waste.
• Check inventory for all menus and communicate production supply needs to the head cook.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain equipment daily and report malfunctions to the designated Associate.
• Communicate promptly with Associates to maintain the flow of food orders and verify special orders with the designated Associate.
• Maintain menu-item production throughout the day, meeting supply demands while avoiding waste.
• Close and sanitize the work area promptly according to health codes and gather items needed for the next day's production.
• Communicate supplies that need to be ordered to a supervisor and check in with a supervisor before leaving.
• Uphold health and sanitation standards established by Neiman Marcus, the local Health Department, and third-party sanitation auditors.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED