Breakfast Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The Breakfast Cook works in Hy-Vee’s Market Grille morning operation, preparing a variety of hot and cold breakfast items. The role involves preparing ingredients and dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, maintaining kitchen readiness and food displays, and supporting smooth transitions between shifts. The cook also provides friendly customer service, works with coworkers to support customer satisfaction, and may assist in other store areas or special projects as needed. Applicants must be at least 18. 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.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in varied 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.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer 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 needed during 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 needs.
Follow 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 store areas as needed and complete special projects as assigned.
Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.