Seasonal Restaurant Cook - Mermaid Bar

Saks Fifth Avenue • NM_0112_NORTHPARK, NM

16h • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Restaurant Cook assists restaurant Associates in maintaining high-quality food items while managing inventory costs and profitability. The role supports efficient restaurant operations by producing and coordinating food for daily menus and special events, monitoring inventory, maintaining food and equipment standards, and ensuring guests receive the expected level of food and beverage service. The Cook follows health and sanitation requirements and works with supervisors and other Associates to coordinate preparation, supplies, orders, and daily kitchen operations.

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 business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate production of food items for daily menus and special events.
• Control daily and weekly inventories.
• Use production, build-to, and order sheets appropriately to support inventory cost awareness and profitability.
• Check with a supervisor for special preparation requirements 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.
• Keep food orders moving by communicating promptly with Associates and verify special orders with the designated Associate.
• Maintain menu-item production throughout the day to meet 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.
• Check in with a supervisor before leaving.
• Uphold health and sanitation standards established by Neiman Marcus, local health departments, 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED