Hy-Chi Department Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Lawrence, KS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Hy-Chi Department Cook, this position will be responsible for preparing various foods for the Hy-Chi department. You will be responsible for food in hot and cold cases. Additionally you will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Requirements

Must have the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, write identifying information, and request supplies orally or in writing.
High school or equivalent
Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual requirements include vision from more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet with or without correction, and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred - Mandarin

Responsibilities

Prepares the woks: cleans with water first, woks are heated to an appropriate temperature using gas, and oil is added to the wok for the cooking process.
Cooks soups first and then meats.
Prepares vegetables and ready sauces adding spices, etc.
Combines all the ingredients with the meat.
Places food in hot cases, monitors amounts, and refills as necessary.
Orders product and supplies when necessary or notifies department head of needs.
Cleans work area at the end of the shift.
Fills the cold case with fresh-made food.
Prepares items for the next day after everything else is done; meats in freezer, etc.
Understands all aspects of the Hy-Chi kitchen
Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Checks rice as time permits.
Takes customer orders at the Hy-Chi department counter when necessary.
Assists in other areas of store as needed.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.