Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee•Columbia, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee is hiring a Hy-Chi Department Cook to prepare hot and cold foods using proper cooking techniques and keep the department’s hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products. The role supports a positive customer experience through consistent food quality, helpful service, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The cook works in the Hy-Chi kitchen, preparing dishes and ingredients, monitoring food quantities, and assisting customers at the counter or by phone. The position also involves ordering or reporting supply needs, cleaning the work area, and following food-safety, sanitation, hygiene, dress-code, and company guidelines. Night and weekend shifts are required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required; training is provided.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for outstanding customer service.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions carefully and consistently.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Clear communication with customers and co-workers and the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply proper food-safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
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.
Night and weekend shifts are required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile and assist them with needs throughout the store.
Clean and heat woks to the appropriate temperature and add oil for cooking.
Cook soups and meats; prepare vegetables and sauces with spices; and combine ingredients to complete dishes.
Place food in hot cases, monitor quantities, and refill as needed throughout the shift.
Stock the cold case with freshly made food and prepare items for the next day after completing the shift.
Learn and perform all Hy-Chi kitchen cooking responsibilities accurately and consistently.
Check rice as time permits and take customer orders at the Hy-Chi counter when needed.
Order products and supplies when necessary, or notify the department head of needs.
Thoroughly clean the work area at the end of each shift.
Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to callers.
Follow the dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks or special projects as they arise.