Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Hy-Chi Cook prepares a variety of hot and cold foods using cooking techniques, keeps the hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products, and helps provide a positive customer experience. The role is based in the Hy-Chi kitchen and involves working in a fast-moving environment with deadlines throughout the shift. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The employee follows food safety, sanitation, hygiene, dress code, and company guidelines; maintains a clean work area; assists customers in the department and by phone; and supports other tasks or special projects as needed. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required; training is provided.
Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and passion for customer service.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions carefully and consistently.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Clear communication and ability to work well with customers and co-workers as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to work around heat- and burn-related hazards from cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile and assist them with their needs throughout the store.
Prepare woks by cleaning them with water, heating them to the appropriate temperature, and adding oil.
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 them as needed.
Fill the cold case with freshly made food and prepare items for the next day after completing the shift.
Understand the Hy-Chi kitchen and perform cooking responsibilities accurately and consistently.
Check rice as time permits and take customer orders at the Hy-Chi counter when needed.
Order product 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 needed.