Breakfast Cook

Hy-Vee•Iowa City, 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, assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, and helping keep the kitchen running smoothly throughout service. It is a fast-paced kitchen position focused on quality food, customer service, and teamwork.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
  • Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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 supply 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.
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