Saks Global Restaurant Cook
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About Saks Global
A high‑end restaurant or luxury hospitality group delivering refined gastronomic experiences to a discerning clientele. The employer emphasises culinary excellence, strict service standards and craftsmanship in food preparation typical of top‑tier hotels and Michelin‑calibre restaurants.
Luxury hospitality group — Paris — Restaurant Cook role: hands‑on hot‑kitchen position in a high‑end restaurant.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute daily production of hot and cold menu items to precise recipe specifications and plating standards.
- Perform mise en place, portioning and pre‑production to ensure consistent service during covers.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (combi ovens, range, grill, blast chiller) while ensuring safe usage.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety in compliance with HACCP principles and local regulations.
- Manage stock rotation, basic inventory counts and correct storage of perishable goods.
- Collaborate with the brigade: receive direction from chef de partie or sous‑chef and coach junior staff when required.
- Assist with recipe testing, daily specials and adherence to portion control and waste minimisation targets.
Qualifications
- Valid food‑safety/HACCP certification or equivalent local food‑handling qualification preferred.
- Strong knife skills and foundational training in classical cooking techniques.
- Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
- Physical stamina for standing long periods in a high‑pace kitchen and manual handling of supplies.
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years working in a professional kitchen, preferably within a high‑volume bistro, fine‑dining restaurant or luxury hotel; experience on a hot‑line or specific station (meat, fish, sauté) is advantageous.
Education
Culinary diploma or professional culinary training preferred; equivalent on‑the‑job experience accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace values precision, teamwork and quiet professionalism expected in luxury gastronomy. Staff are held to high standards of craftsmanship and cleanliness, with emphasis on mentorship within a hierarchical brigade to refine technique and consistency.
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