Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Lakeville, MN

2d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a Hy-Chi Department Cook to prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using authentic cooking techniques and keep hot and cold cases stocked with freshly made products throughout the day. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining consistent food quality, and providing helpful customer service. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The cook prepares ingredients and dishes, monitors and replenishes food cases, and helps ensure the department is ready for the next day. The position also includes customer assistance, ordering or communicating supply needs, cleaning, and following food safety, hygiene, dress code, and company guidelines. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of 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 coworkers 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.
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.
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 supply 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.