Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The Hy-Chi Department Cook prepares a variety of hot and cold foods using cooking techniques, keeps hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products, and contributes to customers’ experience in the department. The role is suited to someone who enjoys cooking in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in preparing quality food. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The cook also provides customer service, helps maintain the Hy-Chi kitchen and work area, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, and assists with other tasks or special projects as needed. The work takes place in a fast-moving kitchen environment with deadline pressure, noise, temperature extremes, and frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience is 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 the ability to 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.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.

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.
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 carry out 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 helpful service to callers.
Follow Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as they arise.