Market Grille Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Raytown, MO

About The Position

Market Grille Cooks prepare fresh hot and cold menu items from preparation through service, keep food cases stocked, and ensure orders are prepared with care. The role is suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in food quality, and works well as part of a team. The cook provides friendly customer service, prepares cooking surfaces and menu items, monitors and replenishes hot cases, takes guest orders as needed, and prepares items for upcoming shifts. The position also includes maintaining knowledge of Market Grille operations, following sanitation and hygiene standards, keeping the work area organized, ordering or reporting supply needs, assisting elsewhere in the store as needed, and reporting to work on time. Training is provided.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in a variety of situations.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team to deliver quality food and a good customer experience.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
Prepare cooking surfaces and menu items, including vegetables, sides, meats, breakfast foods, and heat-and-eat varieties.
Place food in hot cases, monitor quantities, and refill as needed.
Stay knowledgeable about menu items and take guest orders as needed.
Prepare items for upcoming shifts.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Market Grille operations.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Order products and supplies as needed or notify department managers of supply needs.
Work with co-workers as a team to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned.
Adhere to personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.