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Hy-Vee

Hy-Chi Department Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.25 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
training programs

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established supermarket chain known for its customer-centric philosophy and community involvement. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service, Hy-Vee prides itself on creating a positive shopping experience with "a helpful smile in every aisle." The company emphasizes the importance of a dedicated and engaged workforce as the foundation for its success. Hy-Vee operates numerous stores throughout the Midwest, offering a wide range of products including fresh produce, groceries, health and wellness items, and prepared foods. As an employer, Hy-Vee provides a supportive environment where teamwork, growth, and professionalism are highly valued, contributing to a culture that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Training provided
  • Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
  • Ability to write identifying information and request supplies orally or in writing
  • Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly
  • Vision from more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet with or without correction
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors
  • Must be able to balance, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, have finger dexterity, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
  • Must report to work on schedule and be punctual
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Training provided for the role
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
  • Strong interpersonal skills for customer interaction and teamwork
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
  • Preferred bilingual skills in Mandarin
  • Physical ability to perform required tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods

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 the products for which they're looking, securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests, performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience
  • Answers the telephone promptly when called upon, 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 the woks including heating and oiling for cooking process
  • Cooks soups first and then meats
  • Prepares vegetables and ready sauces adding spices etc.
  • Combines all the ingredients with the meat
  • Places food in hot cases, monitors amounts, and refills as necessary
  • Orders product and supplies when necessary or notifies department head of needs
  • Cleans work area at the end of the shift
  • Fills the cold case with fresh-made food
  • Prepares items for the next day after everything else is done
  • Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress
  • Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
  • Reports to work when scheduled and on time

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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