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About this Fast & Fresh Cook role at Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee · Onsite · Peoria #1, N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL

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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: Market Grille Express 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 Market Grille Express Clerks keep things moving in one of the busiest parts of the store, making sure customers get fresh, quality food quickly and with a smile. In this role, you'll handle everything from taking orders and prepping product to keeping the department stocked and the work area spotless.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, like working with food, and take pride in delivering great service every 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, greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one

  • Take customer orders at the Market Grille Express counter and answer the telephone promptly, providing helpful service including taking product orders

  • Review daily orders, anticipate product needs, and prepare and replenish product as necessary

  • Pull product from the cooler or freezer to prepare for cooking and ensure an adequate food supply is ready and on hand

  • Handle food safely and review the status and appearance of food for freshness throughout your shift

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary work area at all times

  • Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed

  • Run the department register, receive payment, and make change where applicable

  • Remove trash in a timely manner and wash dishes as necessary

  • Price and order product and deliver orders as needed

  • 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 deliver a great customer experience

Reporting Relationships

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

Education and Experience

  • No education requirement; we will provide all the training you need to succeed

  • Six months or less of similar or related work experience; prior food service experience is a plus

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

The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $15.50 to $19.30 depending on experience.

For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

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

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How this Cook salary compares

This role pays $36,192/yrbelow the typical range for Cook roles.

$33,598 median $43,129 $54,204

Typical range $37,619–$48,880/yr, from 1,964 comparable Cook listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Cook salary insights →

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