Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Fairmont, MN

10d•$12 - $15•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. The cook works in a fast-paced kitchen, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, and helps provide customers with a helpful, high-quality experience. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The role involves preparing woks, soups, meats, vegetables, sauces, and complete dishes; maintaining food cases and supplies; responding to customer needs in person and by phone; and cleaning the work area. The position requires frequent standing and walking and involves a busy kitchen environment with noise, temperature extremes, and frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. The anticipated starting wage is $12.00 to $15.00 per hour, depending on experience. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing 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.
Clear communication with customers and co-workers and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply 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.
Clean woks with water, heat them to the appropriate temperature, and add oil for cooking.
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 necessary during 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.