Breakfast Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Oskaloosa, IA

About The Position

The Breakfast Cook prepares a wide variety of hot and cold breakfast items for Hy-Vee’s Market Grille. The role includes preparing ingredients, assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, and helping keep the kitchen operating smoothly throughout service. It is suited to someone who takes pride in quality food and can work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen while supporting customers and co-workers. The position is accountable to the Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Food Service Manager; Market Grille Department Manager; and Assistant Market Grille Department Manager. A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required. Six months or less of similar or related work experience is preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions across 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.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
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.

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 needed.
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 as part of 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.
Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.