Barista - Specialty Coffee - Valley Fair

Nordstrom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental & Retirement

Paid Time Away

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom in California is seeking a barista to deliver outstanding customer service while preparing drinks and food items according to recipe standards. You will engage customers with knowledge about coffee, tea and products and support setup, cleanup, and stock tasks to keep the store running smoothly.

Candidates should have clear communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced setting with a flexible schedule, and possess a food handler’s card where required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with customers and coworkers.
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule.
• A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations.
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages and food items consistently by adhering to all recipe standards, while also delivering exceptional customer service
• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation and products
• Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work and handling of food items

Skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Experience in food service

Education

Food handler's card

Job description

Job Description

The ideal barista is motivated, outgoing and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

Job Description

The ideal barista is motivated, outgoing and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

A day in the life…

• Prepare and serve beverages and food items consistently by adhering to all recipe standards, while also delivering exceptional customer service
• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coffee, tea and drink preparation and products
• Assist with setup, cleanup, stock work and handling of food items

You own this if you have…

• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule
• A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality is preferred

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$20.80 - $21.60 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Benefits

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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