Restaurant Cook

Coral Gables, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.07 - $22.60

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 renowned luxury retail company known for delivering a curated product assortment, exceptional services, and exclusive experiences designed to exceed customer expectations. Established as a major brand builder, Neiman Marcus has cultivated a loyal customer base by showcasing the world’s top luxury designers and hosting signature events such as the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal marketing campaigns, and unique Retail-tainment initiatives. With 36 store locations complemented by digital channels and remote selling options, the company ensures widespread accessibility to its luxury offerings. It is part of Saks Global's portfolio, which includes a collection of prestigious luxury retailers and premium real estate holdings.

Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this opportunity falls within the restaurant category and is an onsite role at one of the Neiman Marcus locations. The position offers an hourly salary range from $18.07 to $22.60, commensurate with skills and experience. As a Restaurant Cook at Neiman Marcus, you will play a crucial role in supporting restaurant operations through the preparation and coordination of high-quality food items. This position involves managing daily and weekly inventory controls, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability, while contributing to an outstanding food and beverage experience for guests. The Restaurant Cook works closely with the supervisory team to prepare special menu items and maintain seamless kitchen operations, contributing directly to the overall dining experience synonymous with the Neiman Marcus brand. Responsibilities include adhering to health and sanitation standards, managing kitchen equipment, and effectively communicating supply needs and order statuses with fellow team members. This role necessitates standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 35 pounds, and requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business demands.

Neiman Marcus fosters a collaborative 'win together' mentality among its staff and emphasizes working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The company is dedicated to employee development and offers career advancement opportunities across various luxury retail sectors, including retail management, distribution, digital commerce, and corporate roles. Eligible employees benefit from a comprehensive package of medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan options, life and disability insurance, and a range of voluntary benefits. Additionally, all employees enjoy an attractive discount on products, reinforcing Neiman Marcus’s commitment to a rewarding employee experience. In summary, this restaurant cook role at Neiman Marcus presents a unique career opportunity within a globally respected luxury retail environment, combining teamwork, culinary skill, and high standards of service to create memorable guest experiences.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Win together mentality
Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
Associates must be available based on our needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Win together mentality
Ability to maintain health and sanitation standards
Familiarity with inventory control and food preparation processes
Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors
Capacity to work under a fast-paced environment and adapt to varying demands

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
Perform job responsibilities normally associated with those of a cook, including coordinating production of daily menu items using menu counts and production 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 the 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