Cook - Restaurant, Flex - Newport Beach

Bloomingdale's Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Holiday Time-Off

401(k) plan options

Bonus earning opportunities

Employee Discount at Macy’s Stores

Job summary

A retail store in Newport Beach is seeking a Cook Professional to enhance the dining experience through culinary excellence. This role involves implementing culinary trends and creating event menus while ensuring exceptional service and communication with staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and involves standing and walking for extended periods. Employee perks include competitive pay and holiday time-off.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years direct experience in a culinary role.
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents.
• Flexible scheduling needed, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional culinary experience to customers.
• Partner with manager to implement culinary trends.
• Create menus for special events as needed.
• Ensure proper communication with co-workers.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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

About

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.

Job Overview

A Bloomingdale's Cook Professional is an essential part of the customer experience and help 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
• Collaborates 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.

Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. - including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury - is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.