Sushi Chef

Plymouth, MN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee discount

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a well-established grocery retail chain known for its commitment to customer service, quality products, and a supportive work environment. Operating numerous stores throughout the Midwest and beyond, Hy-Vee has built a reputation as a community-focused marketplace dedicated to providing a helpful smile in every aisle. The company values its employees, recognizing that they are the foundation of its success. Hy-Vee emphasizes partnerships, growth mindset, results-orientation, customer focus, and professionalism as core competencies that drive its business forward. Working at Hy-Vee means joining a team that is actively engaged and passionate about delivering excellent service and cultivating a positive...

Job Requirements

High school or equivalent education
Food safety certified
One to three years of similar or related work experience
Physical ability to frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and constantly exert 10 pounds of force
Visual acuity including depth perception and color vision
Ability to perform physical activities such as balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions
Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Food safety certification
One to three years of similar or related work experience
Prior experience in meal preparation
Good communication skills
Ability to provide courteous and friendly customer service
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods

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 in every way possible 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
Plans and performs fresh sushi demonstrations
Stays current regarding meal trends and menu planning
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required