Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee•Kearney, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, our Hy-Chi department brings bold, fresh flavors to our customers every day, and our Hy-Chi Department Cooks are the ones making it happen. In this role, you'll prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using authentic cooking techniques, keeping the hot and cold cases stocked with delicious, freshly made product throughout the day. Your skill, consistency, and commitment to quality directly shape the experience our customers have every time they visit the department. If you have a passion for cooking, enjoy a fast-paced kitchen environment, and take pride in the food you prepare, we'd love to have you on our team.

Requirements

Must be 18+
Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience
Follow detailed written and verbal instructions carefully and consistently
Apply basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and work well as part of a team
Learn and apply proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures
High school diploma or equivalent
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
Exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

Nice To Haves

No prior experience required; training is provided

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with their needs throughout the store
Prepare woks by cleaning with water, heating to the appropriate temperature, and adding oil for the cooking process
Cook soups and meats, prepare vegetables and sauces with spices, and combine all ingredients to complete dishes
Place food in hot cases, monitor quantities, and refill as necessary throughout the shift
Fill the cold case with fresh-made food and prepare items for the next day after completing the shift
Understand all aspects of the Hy-Chi kitchen and perform all cooking responsibilities with accuracy and consistency
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
Clean the work area thoroughly at the end of each shift
Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up