Line Cook - Bazille - Valley Fair

Nordstrom Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a motivated line cook to help maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare food items consistently and follow all recipe specifications while upholding food safety and sanitation requirements.

The role requires 1+ year in food service (preferred) and a valid food handler's card where required. You must communicate clearly with team and customers, be flexible with scheduling, and be ready to work a dynamic shift environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food service/hospitality (preferred).
• A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items consistently and adhere to all recipe standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Complete kitchen tasks such as line setup, food preparation, cleanup and breakdown.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Job Description The ideal line cook is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. A day in the life… Prepare food items consistently and adhere to all recipe standards Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines Complete kitchen tasks such as line setup, food preparation, cleanup and breakdown The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs You own this if you have… The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers Successfully thrived in a fast-paced environment The ability to work a flexible schedule A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality (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. $25.45 - $26.45 Hourly

We’ve got you covered… 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
• 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.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.

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