Market Grille Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Market Grille Cook prepares hot and cold menu items from preparation through service, keeps the food case stocked, and prepares guest orders with care. The role supports a fast-paced kitchen and contributes to a positive customer experience and effective teamwork. The cook prepares cooking surfaces and menu items such as vegetables, sides, meats, breakfast foods, and heat-and-eat items; monitors and replenishes hot cases; prepares items for upcoming shifts; and maintains knowledge of Market Grille operations. The position also involves keeping the work area clean and organized, following sanitation and hygiene standards, ordering or reporting supply needs, assisting elsewhere in the store as needed, and completing assigned projects. Training is provided.

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 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.
  • Ability to 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 amounts, and refill as necessary.
  • 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 areas of the store 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.
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