SUSHI CLERK

Sushi Clerk

The Sushi Associate is responsible for providing customers with outstanding service through friendly, quick, efficient, accurate and safe assistance in the Sushi Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the Manager in meeting the sales and profit projections of the store through the making of sushi and following company policies and procedures
• Works various shifts or days as assigned based on Company's business needs
• Ensures sushi is prepared, handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised for best results
• Safely operates department equipment including knife, appliances, wrapper, sushi equipment
• Ability to maintain a knife grip in order to cut fish or other seafood to specification
• Ability to withstand for long periods a working environment of 40F or more
• Ability to meet productivity standards as set by the company
• Ability to use in-store computer system and scanning equipment
• Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate sushi products per company standards
• Assists customers with special requests and questions regarding the sushi department
• Supports any promotional activity within the store and department
• Maintains good communication with store management, associates and outside contacts
• Other tasks as assigned by Manager

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, Able to meet deadlines, completing assigned tasks.
• Oral Communication Speaks clearly; Listens and asks questions; Respond well to questions.
• Written Communication Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written communication.
• Good Numeric Skills Add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent.
• Adaptability Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality Accurate and thorough; Pays attention to details; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Attendance/Punctuality Consistently at work all the time.
• Interpersonal Maintains strict confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; A good disposition.
• Professionalism High level of work ethics; Manages setbacks and challenges with a positive and constructive attitude; Treats all with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own action; Follows through on commitments.
• Initiative Seeks solutions on own; Offers useful suggestions; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem solving Identifies and resolves problems within scope; refer other problems to superior.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Supports Company goals and values.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Willingness to learn new methods or systems in order improve overall operation of warehouse.

The requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or GED required. A minimum of 2 to 4 years of work experience in a grocery chain or retail establishment preferred. Experience in a similar or comparable work environment, strong work ethic supported by a pleasant and positive attitude of "can do" success.
• Previous experience in retail/restaurant environment preferred,
• High degree of prioritization and accountability
• Strong work ethic supported by a pleasant and positive attitude.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations as it relates to grocery establishments. Ability to comprehend procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to interact with all levels of management.

• Possesses a food handling license.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry:

StandC (Constantly) 10 lbs. or less C (Constantly)

WalkC (Constantly) 11-20 lbs.C (Constantly)

SitO (Occasionally)21-50 lbs.F (Frequently)

Handling/FingeringC (Constantly)51-100 lbs.O (Occasionally) w/assist

Reach OutwardC (Constantly)Over 100 lbs.N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above ShoulderO (Occasionally)

Push/Pull:

ClimbO (Occasionally)12 lbs. or lessF (Frequently)

CrawlO (Occasionally)13 25 lbs. F (Frequently)

Squat or KneelO (Occasionally)26 -40 lbs.F (Frequently)

BendO (Occasionally)41-100 lbs.O (Occasionally) w/assist

Other Physical Requirements:

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (Hear oral communication and buzzers/alarms)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.