Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

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 helps provide a positive customer experience. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen and maintaining the quality, freshness, and consistency of food throughout the day. Training is provided, and prior experience is not required. The cook also assists customers at the Hy-Chi counter, monitors food quantities, prepares items for the next day, orders products and supplies or reports needs, and maintains a clean work area. The position requires following food safety, sanitation, hygiene, dress code, and company guidelines. Employment is contingent upon 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 outstanding customer service.
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.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, ability to work around heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable, ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
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 as needed throughout the shift.
Fill the cold case with freshly made food and prepare items for the next day after completing the shift.
Learn and perform all Hy-Chi kitchen 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 they arise.