Hy-chi Cook-PT

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Lincoln, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a Hy-Chi Department Cook to prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using cooking techniques and keep the department’s hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products throughout the day. The role involves cooking, food preparation, customer service, monitoring and replenishing food cases, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Training is provided, and no prior experience is 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 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.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers and work well as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Where applicable to the role, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable to the role, ability to work around heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable to the role, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.

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 cases 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 needed.