Saks Fifth Avenue Cook

About Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present daily menu items and special orders in accordance with recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines.
• Complete daily prep work and set up stations; coordinate menu counts, build-to sheets, and special guest requests with the culinary supervisor before each shift.
• Maintain timely food-service flow through clear, professional communication with line cooks and front-of-house staff.
• Verify special orders and dietary restrictions with the designated supervisor to support guest safety and satisfaction.
• Close, clean, and sanitize the station according to health codes, and organize ingredients and prep lists for the next day.
• Track and control daily and weekly station inventories to minimize waste and optimize cost-to-profit ratios.
• Use production and order sheets accurately to monitor product costs and prevent over-preparation.
• Monitor ingredient levels during service and communicate shortages or supply needs to the head cook or culinary supervisor.
• Uphold health and sanitation standards set by Saks Global, the local Health Department, and third-party sanitation auditors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation to protect food integrity.
• Inspect kitchen equipment daily, keep it clean, and promptly report technical malfunctions to management.
• Maintain high personal hygiene, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally groomed hair and nails, to prevent food contamination.
• Arrive on time in uniform and prepared with the tools required for the role.
• Accurately clock in and out for all shifts and coordinate meal breaks with the kitchen team.
• Follow restaurant procedures for schedule changes and coordinate holiday and time-off requests proactively with management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven experience as a line cook, prep cook, or commis chef in a high-volume, premium, or upscale dining kitchen.
• Able to work autonomously at an assigned station while remaining motivated and results-driven.
• Collaborative approach to kitchen teamwork.
• Foundational knowledge of culinary terminology, knife skills, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, bend, work in high-temperature environments, climb stairs, and lift or carry up to 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Experience

Proven experience as a line cook, prep cook, or commis chef in a high-volume, premium, or upscale dining kitchen.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount. Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.

Culture

Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.

About Cerulean

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