Line Cook - Bazille - Valley Fair

Nordstrom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nordstrom seeks a line cook to deliver consistent, quality food while maintaining high safety standards. You will prepare items following recipe standards and assist with line setup and cleanup in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should communicate clearly with customers and coworkers, hold a valid food handler’s card where required, and be able to work a flexible schedule. 1+ year of food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional communication with customers and coworkers.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• A food handler’s card where required by local/state regulations.
• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality.

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.
• Hours and schedule will vary by week depending on business needs.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Food handler's card

1+ year food service

Job description

Job Description

The ideal line cook is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

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…

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.

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.

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