Hy-chi Cook-PT

Hy-Vee•Lincoln, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee is hiring a Hy-Chi Department Cook to prepare and maintain hot and cold foods using cooking techniques in a fast-paced kitchen. The cook keeps the hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products and helps provide a positive customer experience. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The role involves working under deadline pressure in the Hy-Chi kitchen, with continual exposure to noise and temperature extremes and frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety training is provided. 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 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 coworkers and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
Frequent standing and walking 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 operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.

Responsibilities

Greet customers with a smile and assist with their 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 them as needed.
Stock 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 the dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks or special projects as needed.