Market Grille Cook

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Kearney, NE

About The Position

Market Grille Cooks prepare hot and cold menu items from food preparation through service, keeping the food case stocked and ensuring orders are prepared with care. The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining food quality, and supporting the team and customers. Cooks prepare menu items such as vegetables, sides, meats, breakfast foods, and heat-and-eat varieties; monitor and replenish hot cases; stay familiar with menu offerings; and take guest orders as needed. They also prepare items for upcoming shifts, maintain cleanliness and sanitation, communicate supply needs, and may assist in other store areas or special projects. Training is provided. The work takes place in a fast-paced kitchen, with frequent standing and walking throughout the shift and regular work in warm and cool conditions. The environment may include dampness, equipment noise and vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and daily exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Employment is contingent upon 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 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 to deliver quality food and a positive customer experience.
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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

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 replenish them as needed.
Remain knowledgeable about menu items and take guest orders as needed.
Prepare items for upcoming shifts.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Market Grille operations.
Follow proper 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.
Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.