Breakfast Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

Breakfast Cooks support the Market Grille morning operation by preparing a variety of hot and cold breakfast items. They prepare ingredients and assemble dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications, helping keep the kitchen running smoothly throughout service. The role suits someone who enjoys kitchen work, takes pride in food quality, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position involves providing friendly customer service, preparing the kitchen and cooking surfaces for service, preparing and replenishing food, readying items for upcoming shifts, taking guest orders as needed, and maintaining sanitation and organization. Cooks work with colleagues to support customer satisfaction, may assist elsewhere in the store or with special projects, and must follow Hy-Vee's policies, store guidelines, hygiene, and dress standards. 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 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.
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.
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 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.