Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Albert Lea, MN

7d•$12 - $15

About The Position

Hy-Vee's Hy-Chi Department Cooks prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using cooking techniques, keep hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products, and help provide a positive customer experience. The role is suited to someone who enjoys cooking in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in food quality. Training is provided, and prior experience is not required. Cooks also assist customers in the store and at the Hy-Chi counter, respond to phone inquiries, help maintain product and supply needs, and clean the work area. The job requires following food-safety, sanitation, hygiene, dress-code, and company guidelines. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

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 co-workers and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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 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.
Clean the work area thoroughly at the end of each shift.
Answer the phone promptly and provide helpful customer service.
Follow the company's dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
Assist with other tasks or special projects as needed.