Breakfast Cook (5am Shift)

Hy-Vee•Independence, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Breakfast Cook works in Hy-Vee’s Market Grille morning operation, preparing hot and cold breakfast items and helping keep the kitchen running smoothly. The role involves preparing ingredients and dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, maintaining food quality and sanitation, and supporting customers and coworkers in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position requires being on your feet throughout the shift and may involve preparing food with sharp equipment and working around cooking equipment and cleaning chemicals. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Able to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in varied situations with limited standardization.
Able to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately.
Able to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Able to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Where applicable, able to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, able to work around heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Able to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.

Nice To Haves

Six months or less of similar or related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers and making interactions positive.
Prepare cooking surfaces and ready the kitchen for service.
Prepare vegetables, sides, meats, and breakfast foods according to restaurant recipes and specifications.
Place food in hot cases, monitor quantities, and refill as necessary throughout the shift.
Prepare items for upcoming shifts to support a smooth transition.
Stay knowledgeable about menu items and take guest orders as needed.
Order products and supplies when necessary or notify the department head of supply needs.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Work with coworkers as a team to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Assist in other areas of the store and take on special projects as assigned.
Maintain personal hygiene and dress standards and follow Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.