Cook - Restaurant, Flex - Newport Beach

Bloomingdale's; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible holiday time-off

Instant access to earned wages withPay

401(k) plan options available

Bonus earning opportunities

Growth potential opportunities

Employee discount at Bloomingdale's &M

Job summary

Bloomingdale's in Newport Beach is seeking a Cook Professional to deliver an exceptional culinary experience through ingredient selection, preparation, and presentation, enhancing the dining experience for guests.

The role supports on-brand menus, collaborates with the Restaurant Manager, and contributes to a lively, fast-paced team with opportunities for growth and incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years direct experience.
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new and on-brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with manager to create menus for special events as needed.
• Work with Restaurant Manager to ensure proper communication with co-workers.
• Be a motivating presence and leader to the staff to constantly improve and exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Safety rules reading

Instruction manuals reading

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
• Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
• 401(k) plan options available
• Bonus earning opportunities
• Growth potential opportunities
• Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

Job Overview

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life.

Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

A Bloomingdale's Cook Professional is an essential part of the customer experience and helps to deliver our mission of being like no other store in the world. Whether grabbing our world famous frozen yogurt or meeting a friend for a sit down meal, we rely on our Cook Professionals to deliver an exceptional culinary experience through selection of ingredient, food preparation and presentation standards. At Bloomingdale's, our restaurants offer style in the form of creative culinary dishes that ensures your dining experience is like no other.

Essential Functions

• Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new and on-brand initiatives
• Collaborate with manager to create menus for special events as needed
• Work with Restaurant Manager to ensure proper communication with co-workers
• Be a motivating presence and leader to the staff to constantly improve and exceed customer expectations

Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years direct experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and stooping
• Position may require working in a warm kitchen environment
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs.

Additional Benefits

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. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Macy's, Inc. - including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury - is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.