Market Grille Clerk

Hy-Vee Food Stores • Coralville, IA • 3d ago

Coralville #1, 8th Street, Coralville, IA

Part time

R246980

Additional Considerations (if any):

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 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 Clerks are at the center of one of the most exciting parts of the Hy-Vee store, serving up fresh, made-to-order food and creating a warm, welcoming experience for every customer who walks up to the counter. In this role, you'll keep things running smoothly by staying on top of orders, handling food safely, and working as part of a team that takes pride in quality and service.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, like working with food, and love making customers happy, this could be a great fit for you.

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 going the extra mile to make every visit a positive one

Take customer orders at the Market Grille 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 at all times

Maintain a clean, sanitary work area throughout your shift

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