Sushi Chef

Sushi Chef

As a Sushi Chef, this position will be responsible for preparing and filling customer orders and handling food in a safe manner. You will order and receive products; ensure orders are correct; labels, dates and puts product away. Additionally you will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Core competencies include partnerships, growth mindset, results orientation, customer focus, and professionalism. You will report to the District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, Health Wellness Home, Food Service Director, Asian Department Manager, Assistant Asian Department Manager, and Service Managers. There are no positions that report to you.

Primary duties and responsibilities include preparing fresh sushi for customers both packaged and made-to-order, providing prompt, efficient and friendly customer service, working with co-workers as a team, understanding and practicing proper sanitation procedures, and communicating to customers on phone, in person, or on e-mail regarding food and food preparation.

Secondary duties and responsibilities include planning and performing fresh sushi demonstrations, staying current regarding meal trends and menu planning, and performing other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Education and experience requirements include high school or equivalent with Hy-Vee food safety training and Food Safety Certified. One to three years of similar or related work is preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. Must be able to perform the following physical activities: balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working conditions include exposure to raw fish, flour, dust, noise, and temperature extremes. There is occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals/solvents. This is a fast paced work environment with significant pressure. Equipment used to perform job includes oven, steamer, scale, big mixer, shrink wrap machine, Telexon re-ordering machine, register, walk-in-cooler, knives, serving cases and C.A.R.S. system.

Contacts include daily contact with internal customers and the general public, weekly contact with suppliers and vendors, and contact with Federal and State government and/or regulatory agencies as necessary.

The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $18.00 to $22.50 depending on experience. For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.