Line Cook - Marketplace Café - West County

Nordstrom; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare food items to recipe standards, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and complete line setup, prep and cleanup tasks. Hours will vary by week based on business needs.

Ideal candidates communicate professionally with customers and coworkers, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and can work a flexible schedule. A Food Handler's Card is required where local regulations apply, and 1+ year of food service experience is

Qualifications

• Clear, professional communication with customers and coworkers.
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• A Food Handler's Card is required where regulations apply.
• 1+ year of food service/hospitality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and adhere to recipe standards.
• Maintain a safe kitchen with proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Handle line setup, prep, and cleanup duties.
• Hours vary by week based on business needs.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Food handler's card

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.

$19.55 - $20.35 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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