Dishroom Clerk

Hy-Vee Inc; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. is hiring a Dishroom Clerk for the Market Grille department. You will help keep the kitchen clean, sanitize dishes, pots and utensils, and support the team to deliver great food and service to customers.

No education required, six months or less experience preferred. This role involves standing, lifting, and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Join a team that values a clean workspace, proactive service, and safety.

Qualifications

• No education requirement; six months or less of similar or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support a clean kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and positive interactions.
• Wash department equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, and pans thoroughly and consistently.
• Handle food safely and maintain a clean, neat work area at all times.
• Remove trash promptly and transport to designated area or compactor.
• Answer the telephone promptly and provide helpful service to customers.
• Collaborate with coworkers to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned.
• Maintain personal hygiene, dress standards, and Hy-Vee policies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Additional 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: Dishroom Clerk Department: Market Grille 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

Our Dishroom Clerks are the backbone of a clean, safe, and well-run kitchen. In this role, you'll keep equipment, dishes, utensils, and the work area spotless so the rest of the team can focus on delivering great food and service to every customer. If you take pride in a clean workspace, work well as part of a team, and enjoy staying active throughout your shift, 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:

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and making every interaction a positive one
• Wash department equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, and pans thoroughly and consistently
• Handle food safely and ensure the work area is always clean and neat
• Remove trash in a timely manner and take department garbage to the compactor or designated area
• Answer the telephone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
• Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
• Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned
• Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
• Report to work when scheduled and on time

Your Skills

To be successful, you'll need to be able to:

• Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks with a few concrete variables
• Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately
• Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing
• Work effectively as part of a team to keep the kitchen clean and running smoothly

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Food Service Manager; Market Grille Department Manager; Assistant Market Grille Department Manager

Education and Experience

No education requirement; six months or less of similar or related work experience preferred

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 role is performed in a kitchen environment where you will be on your feet throughout your shift. You will have exposure to noise, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals or solvents, temperature extremes, and possible electrical hazards. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.