Breakfast Cook

Hy-Vee•Omaha, NE

18d

About The Position

Breakfast Cook in Hy-Vee’s Market Grille morning operation, preparing hot and cold breakfast items for customers. The role involves preparing ingredients, assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, and helping keep the kitchen running smoothly throughout the shift. It is a fast-paced kitchen role focused on quality food, customer service, teamwork, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
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.
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 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 needed 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 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 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.