Breakfast Cook
About The Position
Breakfast Cook prepares hot and cold breakfast items for the Market Grille morning operation. The role involves preparing ingredients, assembling dishes according to recipes and specifications, and keeping the kitchen running smoothly throughout service. The cook provides friendly customer service, maintains food quality and sanitation, and collaborates with coworkers in a fast-paced kitchen. A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required; six months or less of similar or related work experience is preferred. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
- Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across varied situations with limited standardization.
- Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately.
- Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions.
- Communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
- Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully as a condition of employment.
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 throughout the shift.
- Prepare items for upcoming shifts to support a smooth transition.
- Remain 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
