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Market Grille Clerk

Hy-Vee · Fitchburg, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced job. How did you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the speed of a busy counter without getting flustered.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker who was falling behind.

What they are checking: Whether they work as part of a team rather than only watching their own station.

What would you do

A customer says their order is wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they apologize, fix it fast and stay friendly instead of arguing.

A customer tells you they have a food allergy. How do you handle their order?

What they are checking: Whether they take allergies seriously and tell the kitchen rather than assuming.

How do you make a customer feel welcome when they walk up to the counter?

What they are checking: Whether they greet people warmly, which the posting puts at the center of the job.

It's slow for a few minutes. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find cleaning or restocking to do without being told.

What would you do if you saw a coworker skip handwashing?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up or tell a lead when a food safety rule is broken.

About the work

The Market Grille serves made-to-order food. How do you keep track of orders when several come in at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system for staying organized so orders don't get mixed up.

What food safety habits would you follow when handling food?

What they are checking: Whether they know handwashing, gloves, temperatures and keeping raw and ready food apart.

How do you keep your work area clean during a rush?

What they are checking: Whether they clean as they go so the counter stays safe and inviting.

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The full job description

As published by Hy-Vee.

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 Working Environment This role is performed in a store kitchen environment where things stay busy and engaging throughout your shift. You'll have exposure to noise, equipment movement, 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. Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

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