Hy-Chi Cook
About The Position
The Hy-Chi Cook prepares hot and cold foods using cooking techniques, keeping hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products throughout the day. The role contributes to customer experience through consistent, quality food preparation and service in a fast-paced kitchen. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The cook also helps maintain kitchen operations by preparing food for the next day, checking rice as time permits, ordering or reporting needed supplies, cleaning the work area, answering customer calls, and assisting with other tasks or special projects as needed. Night and weekend shifts are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No prior experience required; training is provided.
- Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience.
- 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 ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to learn and apply proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
- Night and weekend shifts are 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 throughout the shift.
- 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 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 Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
- Assist with other tasks or special projects as they arise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
