Kitchen Cook

Job Summary of Kitchen Cook:

As a Kitchen Cook employed at Hy-Vee, your duties will involve the preparation of an assortment of hot and cold food selections for the Hy-Chi kitchen, ensuring the quality of food stored in different temperature-controlled spaces, and delivering excellent customer interactions with a hospitable and prompt approach to service towards both patrons and team associates. Hy-Vee places a strong emphasis on fostering a team-oriented environment where each member is devoted to enhancing the experiences of customers and supporting one another effectively.

Responsibilities of Kitchen Cook:

• Provide prompt, effective, and welcoming customer care by warmly acknowledging customers and valuing them as the key individuals in the store.
• Aid customers by leading them to items, retrieving objects that are out of reach, and communicating customer input or demands.
• Be quick to pick up phone calls and deliver service in a pleasant and supportive manner.
• Engage in teamwork with co-workers to enhance customer experience and maintain a pleasant workplace setting.
• Ready the woks by washing them, heating to the right temperature, and adding oil before cooking.
• Start the cooking process with the soups, moving on to the meats, followed by preparing the vegetables and sauces, and adjusting the seasoning as required.
• Combine ingredients with meats and place food in hot cases, monitoring and replenishing as necessary.
• Revive inactive legal cases with newly prepared food and readiness for the following day's menu.
• Make requests for goods and supplies as needed or communicate requirements to the department supervisor.
• Always tidy up the workspace at the conclusion of each shift.
• Comprehend all facets of the Hy-Chi kitchen operations thoroughly.
• Ensure compliance with the department and company rules on personal hygiene and clothing standards.
• Abide by the company protocols and the specific instructions of each store.
• Report for duty promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Make sure to inspect the rice when time allows.
• Assist in processing customer orders at the Kitchen Cook counter if needed.
• Aid in different store areas as the situation demands.
• Execute extra duties pertaining to the job and specialized assignments as mandated.

Qualifications of Kitchen Cook:

• Skill in performing detailed yet uncomplicated written or verbal commands.
• Core mathematical competencies that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Competence in interpreting and complying with spoken or demonstrated orders, documenting identifying data, and seeking essential supplies.
• Having a high school diploma or similar certification is favored
• Training provided.

Physical Requirements of Kitchen Cook:

• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.
• Visual requirements include near and far vision, and color vision (ability to distinguish colors).
• Physical activities include balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions of Kitchen Cook:

• Ongoing interaction with noisy environments and diverse temperature ranges.
• Continual use of cleaning chemicals and solvents.
• An environment characterized by a fast pace and the need to adhere to strict deadlines.

Equipment Used:

• To cook efficiently, you would need a wok, stirring spoons, containers for vegetables, knives, and cutting boards.