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.
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:
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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Based on 2,403 disclosed Retail salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $65K/year, with most offers between $58K and $83K (10th–90th percentile: $42K–$96K).
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