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HyVee

Sushi Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a leading employee-owned retail grocery chain committed to providing exceptional service and quality products to its customers. Known for its community-focused approach and dedication to excellence, Hy-Vee operates numerous stores across the Midwest, offering a wide variety of groceries, prepared foods, and household items. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment supported by a diverse and engaged workforce. Hy-Vee's promise to customers is "a helpful smile in every aisle," reflecting a culture of friendliness, attentiveness, and customer care that defines the shopping experience at every location.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • food safety certified
  • one to three years of similar or related work experience
  • physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • able to perform physical activities such as 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
  • willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with significant pressure
  • ability to maintain sanitation and safety standards
  • available to report to work as scheduled and punctual

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • food safety certified
  • experience in food preparation or sushi making preferred
  • ability to provide excellent customer service
  • able to communicate effectively with customers and team members
  • basic arithmetic skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • capable of working in a fast-paced environment
  • able to operate standard kitchen and food preparation equipment
  • teamwork and training skills

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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location