Prep Cook - Bazille - The Village at Corte Madera

Nordstrom; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom in Corte Madera, CA is seeking a prep cook to assist with daily kitchen operations. You will prepare items, follow established recipes, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards while delivering friendly service to customers.

The role features a fast-paced environment with variable hours and locations. A food handler’s card is required where applicable, and prior kitchen experience is preferred. Nordstrom provides competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.
• The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Description

The ideal prep 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

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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