Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Estherville, IA

10d

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 throughout the day. The role suits someone who enjoys cooking in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in food quality. Training is provided. The cook works in the Hy-Chi kitchen, prepares food and customer orders, maintains product levels, and follows food safety, sanitation, hygiene, dress code, and company guidelines. The work involves meeting deadlines and exposure to noise, temperature extremes, and cleaning chemicals and solvents. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Follow detailed written and verbal instructions carefully and consistently.
Apply basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and work effectively as part of a team.
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, safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable, operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.

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 during 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 when 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.