Restaurant Cook

Saks Fifth Avenue • Sarasota, FL

6d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Restaurant Cook, you are a vital part of the culinary team, crafting top-tier food experiences that define Saks Global hospitality. In this role, you will prepare and execute high-quality daily menu items and special event catering with precision and flair. You will champion kitchen efficiency by carefully managing station inventory, minimizing food waste, and maintaining immaculate sanitation standards, ensuring every dish served reflects the premium quality our guests expect.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 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 staying highly motivated and results-driven.
• A strong collaborative mindset with a "win together" approach to kitchen culture.
• Solid foundational knowledge of culinary terminology, knife skills, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols.
• Role requires physical stamina for extended standing on the line, bending, working in high-temperature environments, climbing stairs, and lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule tailored to premium hospitality business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and presents daily menu items and specialized orders efficiently, adhering strictly to recipe specifications, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
• Conducts daily prep work and builds stations. Checks in with the culinary supervisor before each shift to coordinate daily menu counts, build-to sheets, and special guest requests.
• Maintains a smooth, timely flow of food orders by communicating clearly and professionally with fellow line cooks and front-of-house staff.
• Double-checks and verifies all special orders or dietary restrictions with the designated supervisor to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
• Closes, cleans, and sanitizes the station in a timely manner according to strict health codes, while organizing ingredients and prep lists for the following day’s production.
• Consistently tracks and controls daily and weekly station inventories to minimize food waste and optimize cost-to-profit ratios.
• Uses production and order sheets accurately to maintain a clear awareness of product costs and prevent over-preparation.
• Monitors ingredient levels throughout service and proactively communicates order shortages or supply needs to the head cook or culinary supervisor.
• Upholds all Health and Sanitation standards as dictated by Saks Global, the local Health Department, and third-party sanitation auditors.
• Maintains an immaculate, safe, and organized workstation throughout the day to protect food integrity.
• Inspects kitchen equipment daily, keeping it clean and immediately reporting any technical malfunctions to management.
• Mainlines the highest level of personal hygiene, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally groomed hair and nails to eliminate any food contamination risks.
• Arrives to the workstation on time, fully dressed in uniform, and prepared with the tools needed to perform job duties.
• Exercises absolute integrity with scheduling by punching in/out accurately for all shifts and coordinating timed meal breaks with the kitchen team.
• Follows established restaurant procedures for schedule modifications, and coordinates all holiday and time-off requests proactively with management.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)
• 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
• An amazing employee discount

What This Job Offers

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