Market Grille Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Springfield, MO

12d

About The Position

Market Grille Cooks prepare fresh hot and cold menu items, from preparation through service, and help keep the food case stocked. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing orders with care, supporting customers, and contributing to a team focused on quality food and a positive customer experience. Training is provided. The cook maintains sanitation and cleanliness, supports department operations by preparing items for upcoming shifts and ordering or reporting supply needs, and may assist in other store areas or special projects. The position requires following Hy-Vee policies, store guidelines, hygiene requirements, and dress standards, and reporting to work as scheduled and on time. The work is performed in a fast-paced kitchen, with the employee on their feet throughout the shift and regularly working in warm and cool conditions. The environment includes dampness, equipment noise and vibrations, possible equipment movement hazards, and daily exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety training is provided. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

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.
Ability to communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
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 them 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 needs.
Work with co-workers to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Assist in other areas of the store 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.