Restaurant Food Prep Associate

Fort Worth, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

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 premier luxury retailer renowned for its curated selection of exclusive products, outstanding customer services, and unique shopping experiences. With a legacy rooted in luxury and innovation, Neiman Marcus operates 36 stores complemented by digital platforms and remote selling services, serving a discerning clientele who value quality and exclusivity. The company is famously known for creating the "Neiman Marcus magic," delivering exceptional customer engagement via initiatives such as the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and "Retail-tainment" events. As part of Saks Global’s portfolio, Neiman Marcus benefits from a global presence and a reputation that extends across the luxury retail industry. This esteemed brand fosters a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment focused on growth and innovation, ideal for those passionate about luxury retail and customer service.

The Restaurant Cook position at Neiman Marcus offers a crucial role within its vibrant retail restaurant setting. This onsite role is located in Fort Worth, Texas, with a competitive salary range between $18.07 and $22.60 per hour, reflecting experience and market considerations. The Restaurant Cook plays an essential role in supporting the daily operations of the restaurant by helping maintain high-quality food items, managing inventory controls, and contributing to overall guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and coordinating the production of food items for daily menus and special events, ensuring that the food and beverage services meet the highest standards. This role demands close attention to food cost, profitability, and inventory management, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication. The cook will oversee the smooth flow of kitchen operations by ensuring proper inventory usage, coordinating with supervisors and team members for special preparations, and sustaining a clean and organized work environment compliant with health and sanitation standards. With responsibilities ranging from checking supplies to verifying special orders and sanitizing work areas by the end of shifts, this role is pivotal for the seamless delivery of exceptional dining experiences for Neiman Marcus guests. Additionally, the position includes opportunities for growth in a renowned luxury retail company that offers comprehensive benefits and values the well-being and career advancement of its employees.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 3 years of relevant experience
"Win together" mentality
Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Understanding and commitment to "win together" mentality
Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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 count and production sheets to help control waste, checking inventory of all menus, communicating supply needs for production with head cook, maintaining a clean and organized work area with strict adherence to health and sanitation standards, maintaining equipment daily and reporting malfunctions, maintaining flow of food orders by communicating promptly with associates, verifying all special orders with designated associates, maintaining production of menu items throughout the day while minimizing waste, closing and sanitizing work area according to health codes and preparing items 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 third-party sanitation auditors