Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $26.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training opportunities
Career Development
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a well-established and respected supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. As a company, Hy-Vee takes pride in fostering a workplace culture where employees are considered the company's greatest strength. The slogan, "a helpful smile in every aisle," reflects Hy-Vee's dedication to creating a friendly and welcoming shopping environment that continually supports both its customers and its team members. Hy-Vee is recognized for its community involvement, emphasis on teamwork, and focus on employee development, making it a desirable employer in the retail grocery sector. This particular opening is within the Asian department at a Hy-Vee store, offering a non-exempt, hourly position functionally dedicated to sushi preparation and customer service.
The Sushi Chef role at Hy-Vee holds significant importance as it directly impacts the customer's shopping experience by delivering fresh, high-quality sushi products. The primary responsibilities involve preparing and filling customer orders, ensuring the safe handling of food, and maintaining accurate inventory through ordering and receiving products correctly. Sushi Chefs at Hy-Vee must label items accurately with dates and properly store products, upholding food safety standards. Beyond food preparation, the role encompasses customer interaction, including greeting customers warmly, assisting with product inquiries, and fulfilling special orders with efficiency and enthusiasm. The Sushi Chef also plays a part in merchandising sushi foods and food layout, contributing to the presentation and attractiveness of the department.
Equipped with core competencies that include partnerships, a growth mindset, results orientation, customer focus, and professionalism, the Sushi Chef works closely with management and team members, including the Asian Department Manager and Sushi Clerks they may supervise. The position demands a balance between culinary skills and people skills – maintaining a clean, organized work area, adhering to company policies, and participating in scheduled food demonstrations or industry meetings. With one to three years of experience preferred and Hy-Vee's own food safety training, candidates must be Food Safety Certified, ensuring they meet regulatory standards. Physical stamina is essential given the demands of lifting, standing, and precise manual work involved in sushi preparation.
The Sushi Chef at Hy-Vee is not just a cook but a vital contributor to the overall shopping experience, emphasizing a commitment to excellent service and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. If you are passionate about sushi, enjoy engaging with customers, and wish to work for a company where your contributions matter, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive setting.
The Sushi Chef role at Hy-Vee holds significant importance as it directly impacts the customer's shopping experience by delivering fresh, high-quality sushi products. The primary responsibilities involve preparing and filling customer orders, ensuring the safe handling of food, and maintaining accurate inventory through ordering and receiving products correctly. Sushi Chefs at Hy-Vee must label items accurately with dates and properly store products, upholding food safety standards. Beyond food preparation, the role encompasses customer interaction, including greeting customers warmly, assisting with product inquiries, and fulfilling special orders with efficiency and enthusiasm. The Sushi Chef also plays a part in merchandising sushi foods and food layout, contributing to the presentation and attractiveness of the department.
Equipped with core competencies that include partnerships, a growth mindset, results orientation, customer focus, and professionalism, the Sushi Chef works closely with management and team members, including the Asian Department Manager and Sushi Clerks they may supervise. The position demands a balance between culinary skills and people skills – maintaining a clean, organized work area, adhering to company policies, and participating in scheduled food demonstrations or industry meetings. With one to three years of experience preferred and Hy-Vee's own food safety training, candidates must be Food Safety Certified, ensuring they meet regulatory standards. Physical stamina is essential given the demands of lifting, standing, and precise manual work involved in sushi preparation.
The Sushi Chef at Hy-Vee is not just a cook but a vital contributor to the overall shopping experience, emphasizing a commitment to excellent service and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. If you are passionate about sushi, enjoy engaging with customers, and wish to work for a company where your contributions matter, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive setting.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- food safety certification
- one to three years of related work experience
- ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly
- ability to perform physical activities including balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems
- ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- ability to compose original correspondence and follow technical manuals
- good communication skills to interact with customers
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Hy-Vee food safety training
- Food Safety Certification
- one to three years of similar or related work experience
- prior experience in meal preparation preferred
Job Duties
- Prepares fresh sushi for customers both packaged and made-to-order
- provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store
- smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store
- makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible
- answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call including taking product orders
- assists customers by escorting them to the products for which they're looking, securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests, performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience
- works with co-workers as a team and provides training to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
- understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat
- involved in schedules and overseeing food ordering and planning
- communicates to customers on phone, in person, or on e-mail regarding food and food preparation
- aids in the merchandising techniques for sushi foods
- aids in the merchandising food layout
- attends company wide and industry meetings as assigned
- adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
- reports to work when scheduled and on time
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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