Pantry Prep Cook at the Rotunda

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Consulting
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.79 - $25.99
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
basic life insurance
supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Neiman Marcus is a premier luxury retailer known for delivering an exceptional and curated shopping experience to clients who seek the extraordinary. Established as an iconic brand in the luxury retail industry, Neiman Marcus offers an exclusive product assortment featuring the world's top luxury designers. With a legacy built on providing superior customer service, the company has crafted unique experiences through initiatives such as the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, and various seasonal campaigns. Recognized for blending fashion with entertainment through its "Retail-tainment" strategies, Neiman Marcus operates 36 stores nationwide, alongside strong digital presence and remote selling capabilities, making it a distinguished leader in high-end retailing. The retailer is part of the Saks Global portfolio, which encompasses some of the most prestigious luxury retail brands and real estate assets, adding to its influence and market reach.

The Restaurant Cook role at Neiman Marcus is an integral part of the company’s hospitality and food services team. This position operates onsite at their San Francisco, California location, playing a vital role in maintaining the quality and presentation of food items served in the retail restaurant environment. The Restaurant Cook supports the main restaurant associates by preparing food with a keen eye towards cost control and inventory profitability. This includes managing daily and weekly food inventories effectively and coordinating production according to daily menus and special event requirements. The cook is responsible for ensuring that guests receive high-quality food and beverage service in alignment with Neiman Marcus’s dedication to excellence.

This job demands a proactive approach to kitchen operations, including communication with supervisors for special preparations, maintaining sanitary and health standards, and keeping all workstations clean and organized. The role also involves equipment maintenance and timely reporting of malfunctions to ensure seamless kitchen functionality. Moreover, the cook helps control waste by careful production planning using menu counts and build-to sheets. Attention to detail is vital, especially regarding special orders and keeping up with supply demands throughout the day while minimizing waste.

The position requires physical activity such as standing for extended periods, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 35 pounds. Availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays is mandatory, reflecting the dynamic nature of the retail and food service industry. Neiman Marcus offers an opportunity for the candidate to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, with exposure to career advancement possibilities within the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the U.S., spanning retail, distribution, digital, and corporate sectors.

Compensation for this role is competitive, with an hourly wage ranging from $20.79 to $25.99, influenced by geographic location, experience, and qualifications. In addition to salary, the position is eligible for bonus and long-term incentive awards, highlighting the company's commitment to rewarding its team members. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and voluntary insurance options like critical illness and accident coverage.

Joining Neiman Marcus means becoming part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. The employer adheres to equal opportunity employment practices and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Working at Neiman Marcus provides a unique chance to connect with luxury retail and hospitality excellence while advancing your career in an inspiring and supportive atmosphere.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Ability to bend, climb stairs, and lift 35 pounds
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team
  • Knowledge of health and sanitation standards
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to handle physical demands including standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 35 pounds
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Maintain an active role in the smoothness and efficiency of retail restaurant operations by producing and coordinating the production of food items needed for daily menus and special events
  • Control daily and weekly inventories
  • Maintain team awareness of inventory cost and profitability through proper use of production, build-to, and order sheets
  • Check in with supervisor for any special preparation needed before starting normal kitchen tasks
  • Coordinate production of daily menu items using menu count and production (or build-to sheets) to help control waste
  • Check inventory of all menus
  • Communicate supply needs for production with head cook
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area keeping in mind all health and sanitation standards to assure integrity of food products
  • Maintain equipment daily and report any malfunctions to designated Associate
  • Maintain flow of food orders by communicating with Associates promptly
  • Verify all special orders with designated Associate
  • Maintain production of menu items throughout the day, keeping up with supply demands and making serious efforts to avoid wasted items
  • Close and sanitize work area promptly according to health codes and gather items required for next day's production
  • Communicate any supplies that need to be ordered to supervisor
  • Check in with a supervisor before leaving
  • Uphold all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local Health Department, and 3rd party Sanitation auditors

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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