Prep Cook - Marketplace Café - Washington Square

Nordstrom; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; 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 in Tigard, OR is seeking a motivated prep cook who is results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. You will prepare items to recipe standards, maintain a safe kitchen with proper food handling, and complete line setup, prep, cleanup and breakdown, with hours that vary by business needs.

Applicants should have a food handler’s card where required, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; 1+ year in food service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items consistently and follow recipes.
• Maintain a safe kitchen with proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Complete line setup, prep, cleanup and breakdown.
• Hours vary by week based on business needs.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Food handler's card

Food service experience

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.

$21.20 - $22.05 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Benefits

• 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

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