Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a well-established and respected employee-owned supermarket chain operating in the Midwestern United States. Renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction, Hy-Vee promises "a helpful smile in every aisle," a philosophy that drives all employees to deliver exceptional service. Offering a diverse range of products and services, Hy-Vee is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork and personal growth. This dedication makes Hy-Vee an employer of choice for many individuals seeking rewarding careers in retail and food service.
The role of Breakfast Cook exists within the Market Grille department, a segment of Hy-Vee focused on delivering quality food services to customers. This position is classified as non-exempt and typically involves daytime shifts. The Breakfast Cook plays a vital part in the smooth operation of the Market Grille by preparing various breakfast foods, including hot and cold items, as well as heat-and-eat products, according to precise recipes and specifications. The position requires both culinary skills and exceptional customer service abilities to ensure every guest experiences a warm and inviting dining environment.
In this capacity, the Breakfast Cook is responsible for prepping ingredients, assembling breakfast dishes precisely following restaurant standards, and maintaining hygiene and safety practices in the kitchen. Collaboration is key; the cook works alongside store managers, department heads, and other staff to uphold Hy-Vee's standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Core competencies required for success in this position include a partnership mindset, growth orientation, results-driven approach, customer focus, and professionalism.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong ability to provide prompt, efficient, and friendly service, treating each customer as the most important person in the store. This role involves engaging with customers with a smile and greeting, learning their names where possible, and assisting them in ways that enhance their shopping or dining experience. Duties also include preparing cooking surfaces, monitoring food supply levels in hot cases, adhering strictly to sanitation procedures, and maintaining cleanliness and personal hygiene. The role plays a key part in ensuring the Market Grille runs seamlessly through preparation for upcoming shifts and support of other food service activities.
This position requires physical capability to handle tasks such as lifting and standing for prolonged periods. It is a fast-paced environment that demands attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and strong communication skills. Hy-Vee supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, making this a compelling opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and customer care. Employment with Hy-Vee is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, emphasizing the company's commitment to safety and quality standards.
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented setting offering daytime shifts, consider this opportunity to contribute as a Breakfast Cook at Hy-Vee Market Grille, bringing smiles and quality meals to every customer.
The role of Breakfast Cook exists within the Market Grille department, a segment of Hy-Vee focused on delivering quality food services to customers. This position is classified as non-exempt and typically involves daytime shifts. The Breakfast Cook plays a vital part in the smooth operation of the Market Grille by preparing various breakfast foods, including hot and cold items, as well as heat-and-eat products, according to precise recipes and specifications. The position requires both culinary skills and exceptional customer service abilities to ensure every guest experiences a warm and inviting dining environment.
In this capacity, the Breakfast Cook is responsible for prepping ingredients, assembling breakfast dishes precisely following restaurant standards, and maintaining hygiene and safety practices in the kitchen. Collaboration is key; the cook works alongside store managers, department heads, and other staff to uphold Hy-Vee's standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Core competencies required for success in this position include a partnership mindset, growth orientation, results-driven approach, customer focus, and professionalism.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong ability to provide prompt, efficient, and friendly service, treating each customer as the most important person in the store. This role involves engaging with customers with a smile and greeting, learning their names where possible, and assisting them in ways that enhance their shopping or dining experience. Duties also include preparing cooking surfaces, monitoring food supply levels in hot cases, adhering strictly to sanitation procedures, and maintaining cleanliness and personal hygiene. The role plays a key part in ensuring the Market Grille runs seamlessly through preparation for upcoming shifts and support of other food service activities.
This position requires physical capability to handle tasks such as lifting and standing for prolonged periods. It is a fast-paced environment that demands attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and strong communication skills. Hy-Vee supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, making this a compelling opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and customer care. Employment with Hy-Vee is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, emphasizing the company's commitment to safety and quality standards.
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented setting offering daytime shifts, consider this opportunity to contribute as a Breakfast Cook at Hy-Vee Market Grille, bringing smiles and quality meals to every customer.
Job Requirements
- High school or equivalent experience
- Six months or less of similar or related work experience
- Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Must be physically able to exert up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly
- Must have vision acuity including depth perception and color vision with or without correction
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions
- Must be available for daytime shifts
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months or less of similar or related work experience
- Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
- Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, count and record figures
- Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, and request supplies orally or in writing
Job Duties
- Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store
- Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store
- Makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible
- Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach products, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests, performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience
- Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call
- Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
- Prepares cooking surfaces and various breakfast foods including vegetables, sides, meats, and hot and cold items
- Places food in hot cases, monitors amounts, and refills as necessary
- Prepares items for the upcoming shifts
- Ensures personal understanding of all aspects of the kitchen
- Practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is clean and neat
- Maintains strict adherence to personal hygiene and dress guidelines
- Adheres to company policies and store guidelines
- Reports to work when scheduled and on time
- Knowledgeable of menu items and able to take guest orders
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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