Area Hy-Chi Cook

Hy-Vee; Gretna (NE); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hy-Vee in Gretna, NE is hiring a Hy-Chi Department Cook to prepare hot and cold foods and keep cases stocked with fresh items. You'll work in a fast-paced Hy-Chi kitchen, delivering quality dishes and great service to customers.

You'll follow recipes, handle wok cooking, soups, meats, vegetables, and sauces, and maintain clean work areas. Training is provided; candidates must be 18+ and able to work a dynamic shift in a team environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Stand frequently and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsabilidades

• Greet customers with a smile and assist with their needs.
• Prepare woks, soups, meats, vegetables, and sauces.
• Fill hot and cold cases with fresh-made food and maintain stock.
• Follow Hy-Vee dress code and safety guidelines.
• Order products and supplies when needed.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic math

Clear communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Knives

Descripción del empleo

Area Hy-Chi Cook# Hy-Vee Careers## Area Hy-Chi CookApply: Gretna, 191st Street, Gretna, NE: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R260198Additional Considerations (if any):Must be 18+**-****At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.****Job Description:****Job Title:** Hy-Chi Department Cook**Department:** Hy-Chi**FLSA:** Hourly**Revision Date:** 07/2026**About Hy-Vee**At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.**The Role and Why It's Important**At Hy-Vee, our Hy-Chi department brings bold, fresh flavors to our customers every day, and our Hy-Chi Department Cooks are the ones making it happen. In this role, you'll prepare a variety of hot and cold foods using authentic cooking techniques, keeping the hot and cold cases stocked with delicious, freshly made product throughout the day. Your skill, consistency, and commitment to quality directly shape the experience our customers have every time they visit the department.If you have a passion for cooking, enjoy a fast-paced kitchen environment, and take pride in the food you prepare, we'd love to have you on our team.**What You'll Do**No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:* Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with their needs throughout the store* Prepare woks by cleaning with water, heating to the appropriate temperature, and adding oil for the cooking process* Cook soups and meats, prepare vegetables and sauces with spices, and combine all ingredients to complete dishes* Place food in hot cases, monitor quantities, and refill as necessary throughout the shift* Fill the cold case with fresh-made food and prepare items for the next day after completing the shift* Understand all aspects of the Hy-Chi kitchen and perform all cooking responsibilities with accuracy and consistency* Check rice as time permits and take customer orders at the Hy-Chi counter when needed* Order product and supplies when necessary or notify the department head of needs* Clean the work area thoroughly at the end of each shift* Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call* Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines* Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up**Your Skills**You don't need extensive experience for this role; we'll provide the training you need to succeed. To hit the ground running, you'll need to be able to:* Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience* Follow detailed written and verbal instructions carefully and consistently* Apply basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division* Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and work well as part of a team* Learn and apply proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures**Reporting Relationships****Accountable and Reports to:** Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, Health Wellness Home; Food Service Director; Hy-Chi Department Manager; Assistant Hy-Chi Department Manager; Service Managers**Education and Experience*** High school diploma or equivalent* No prior experience required; training is provided**Physical Requirements*** Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas* Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation* Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment* Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards* Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties**Working Environment**This is a fast-moving role with significant pressure to meet deadlines throughout your shift. You'll work in the Hy-Chi kitchen and can expect continual exposure to noise and temperature extremes, as well as frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.Are you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*