Seasonal Cook
About The Position
The Restaurant Cook supports restaurant operations by producing and coordinating food for daily menus and special events while maintaining food quality and managing inventory with attention to cost and profitability. The role helps ensure guests receive appropriate food and beverage service, maintains supply levels, and works with supervisors and other Associates to keep food production moving efficiently. The Cook maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work area; cares for equipment and reports malfunctions; communicates production and supply needs; and closes and sanitizes the work area according to health codes. The position requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
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 based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Produce and coordinate food items for daily menus and special events to support efficient restaurant operations.
- Control daily and weekly inventories and check inventory for menu items.
- Use production, build-to, and order sheets to manage inventory costs, profitability, and waste.
- Check with a supervisor about special preparations before beginning normal kitchen tasks.
- Coordinate daily menu production using menu counts and production or build-to sheets.
- Communicate production supply needs with the head cook and report supplies requiring orders to a supervisor.
- 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 to meet supply demands and minimize waste.
- Close and sanitize the work area promptly according to health codes and gather items needed for the next day's production.
- Check in with a supervisor before leaving.
- Follow health and sanitation standards set 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, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Employee discount
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
