Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.16 - $23.95
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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 prestigious luxury retailer renowned for offering an exclusive and curated selection of high-end products and services. With a rich heritage as a brand builder, Neiman Marcus has cultivated a loyal customer base by delivering exceptional shopping experiences, including unique events such as the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, and innovative retail campaigns known as "Retail-tainment." Operating across 36 stores, digital platforms, and remote selling channels, the company is part of Saks Global's portfolio, a collection of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets. Neiman Marcus is headquartered in the United States and continues to uphold its commitment to excellence in luxury retailing, blending tradition with modernity to serve a discerning clientele.

The role of the Restaurant Cook at Neiman Marcus in Troy, Michigan, is pivotal in supporting the main restaurant team by preparing high-quality food items that align with both the brand’s standard of excellence and operational profitability. This position requires hands-on involvement in managing daily and weekly inventory, ensuring the efficient production of menu items, and maintaining the highest sanitary standards in the kitchen. As a Restaurant Cook, you will be responsible for coordinating food preparation for daily menus and special events, working closely with supervisors and head cooks to ensure readiness and quality control.

The job is onsite and offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $19.16 to $23.95, influenced by market factors, experience, and qualifications. This role involves physical activity, including standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 35 pounds. It demands flexibility, requiring availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs. This position offers career growth opportunities within a dynamic, fast-paced luxury retail environment experiencing continuous transformation and expansion.

Employees at Neiman Marcus enjoy exposure to various career advancement paths across multiple luxury retail brands, distribution centers, digital platforms, and corporate sectors. Full-time associates receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, alongside other financial security options such as 401(k) retirement plans and various insurance coverages. Neiman Marcus champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Working as a Restaurant Cook at Neiman Marcus not only means contributing to an exclusive culinary experience but also participating in a vibrant company culture that values teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail, a dedication to quality, and a genuine commitment to delivering extraordinary guest experiences. Situated in Troy, Michigan, this position blends the unique offerings of luxury retail with high standards of food service, providing an enriching career path for culinary professionals eager to grow within a reputable and influential organization.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 35 pounds
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong teamwork orientation
  • Commitment to health and sanitation standards
  • Effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Strong work ethic with a "win together" mentality
  • Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift/carry up to 35 pounds
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Knowledge of health and sanitation standards
  • Experience with inventory control and food production coordination

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
  • Checks 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
  • Checks 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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