Market Grille Cook

Hy-Vee • Albert Lea, MN

6d

About The Position

Market Grille Cooks prepare fresh food and support daily operations in Hy-Vee’s Market Grille department. The role includes preparing hot and cold menu items from prep through plating, keeping food cases stocked, and preparing orders with care. It suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in food quality, and works well with a team.

Cooks provide friendly customer service, prepare a range of menu items, monitor and refill hot cases, take guest orders as needed, and prepare food for upcoming shifts. They maintain a clean and organized work area, follow sanitation and hygiene standards, order supplies or notify managers of needs, and assist elsewhere in the store or with special projects as assigned. Training is provided. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in varied 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.

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 cases 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 to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned.
• Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED