Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $27.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a supermarket chain known for its commitment to customer service, quality products, and community engagement. Founded in 1930, Hy-Vee has grown to become a leading grocery store brand in the Midwest, recognized for its friendly and helpful associates. The company prides itself on fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, emphasizing teamwork, professional growth, and a customer-first approach. Hy-Vee maintains a strong dedication to safety, food quality, and providing a welcoming shopping experience, making it a trusted destination for fresh and flavorful food products.
Hy-Vee is currently seeking a dedicated Sushi Chef to join their Asian Department team. This non-exempt position plays a crucial role in preparing fresh sushi products both to order and pre-packaged for customers, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. The Sushi Chef will be responsible for ordering, receiving, and organizing products, labeling and dating items properly, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within the work area. This role requires a professional with a growth mindset who can work effectively with colleagues, train team members, and engage with customers in a friendly and respectful manner. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle" by providing courteous and efficient service, helping customers find products, and enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Responsibilities include preparing fresh sushi, interacting positively with customers both in person and via phone, and assisting with merchandising and food layout strategies. The Sushi Chef will report to the District Store Director and Store Management, and will have supervisory responsibilities over Sushi Clerks. Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent, Hy-Vee food safety training, and Food Safety Certification, with one to three years of related experience preferred. Physical stamina is necessary given the job's demands, including lifting and standing for extended periods. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Sushi Chef must adhere to company policies, attend relevant meetings, and stay updated on meal trends.
This role offers an opportunity to be part of a respected supermarket chain that values employee commitment and development, providing team members with an inviting workplace and the chance to influence customer satisfaction positively. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. If you are passionate about sushi preparation and ready to deliver exceptional customer service, Hy-Vee invites you to apply and become part of their dynamic team.
Hy-Vee is currently seeking a dedicated Sushi Chef to join their Asian Department team. This non-exempt position plays a crucial role in preparing fresh sushi products both to order and pre-packaged for customers, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. The Sushi Chef will be responsible for ordering, receiving, and organizing products, labeling and dating items properly, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within the work area. This role requires a professional with a growth mindset who can work effectively with colleagues, train team members, and engage with customers in a friendly and respectful manner. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle" by providing courteous and efficient service, helping customers find products, and enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Responsibilities include preparing fresh sushi, interacting positively with customers both in person and via phone, and assisting with merchandising and food layout strategies. The Sushi Chef will report to the District Store Director and Store Management, and will have supervisory responsibilities over Sushi Clerks. Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent, Hy-Vee food safety training, and Food Safety Certification, with one to three years of related experience preferred. Physical stamina is necessary given the job's demands, including lifting and standing for extended periods. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Sushi Chef must adhere to company policies, attend relevant meetings, and stay updated on meal trends.
This role offers an opportunity to be part of a respected supermarket chain that values employee commitment and development, providing team members with an inviting workplace and the chance to influence customer satisfaction positively. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. If you are passionate about sushi preparation and ready to deliver exceptional customer service, Hy-Vee invites you to apply and become part of their dynamic team.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- Hy-Vee food safety training
- food safety certified
- one to three years of similar or related work experience
- prior experience in meal preparation preferred
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- Hy-Vee food safety training
- food safety certified
- one to three years of similar or related work experience
- prior experience in meal preparation is preferred
- ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- ability to compose original correspondence
- follow technical manuals and have increased contact with people
- talk with customers to identify their requests
- guide people and provide basic direction
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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