Breakfast Cook

Hy-Vee•Cottage Grove, MN

About The Position

Breakfast Cook in the Market Grille department, preparing a variety of hot and cold breakfast items for customers. The role includes ingredient preparation, assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, and helping keep kitchen operations running smoothly throughout the shift. This is a fast-paced kitchen position that requires attention to food quality, customer service, teamwork, and sanitation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers positively.
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.
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 needs.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Work with co-workers as a team to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned.
Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.