Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $16.80
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
friendly work environment

Job Description

Hy-Vee is a leading employee-owned supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. For decades, Hy-Vee has thrived by upholding its promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle," which reflects the company culture and its dedication to creating a welcoming shopping experience for every customer. As part of a dynamic team, Hy-Vee values its employees as the cornerstone of success and fosters an environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and professional development. The company offers competitive employment opportunities with comprehensive benefits to support its workforce. Hy-Vee operates several departments, with Hy-Chi being a specialty department known for offering diverse, fresh, and delicious Asian cuisine, including sushi and other delicacies.

The Sushi Clerk role at Hy-Vee is integral to the Hy-Chi department, where the focus is on delivering fresh and safe sushi products directly to customers. This non-exempt position is responsible for handling multiple aspects of sushi preparation and customer service with great attention to detail and commitment to food safety. The ideal candidate will manage filling orders efficiently while ensuring the freshness and quality of the food items offered. Responsibilities include ordering and receiving products accurately, labeling and dating food products according to safety standards, and properly storing items to comply with hygiene regulations. A Sushi Clerk will also provide a positive company image by demonstrating courteous and friendly interactions with customers and team members alike.

Additionally, the role requires engagement with customers by greeting them warmly, assisting in locating needed products, and addressing their concerns or special requests. The individual in this position works closely with other team members to maintain cleanliness, abide by sanitation protocols, and manage daily food production needs effectively. Hy-Vee emphasizes a team-oriented work environment where collaboration is key to overall customer satisfaction and operational success.

Individuals interested in this position will benefit from working in a fast-paced environment that encourages professionalism, a growth mindset, and a results-driven attitude. The work includes physical activities such as lifting, reaching, and standing for extended periods, which calls for a physically capable candidate committed to maintaining a safe and efficient workspace. Hy-Vee offers an hourly starting wage of $13.50 to $16.80 based on experience, along with an attractive package of benefits allowing employees to thrive both professionally and personally. This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen as part of the company’s hiring process. Join Hy-Vee and become a part of a team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with a smile in every aisle.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food safety certification
  • Six months or more of related experience
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently
  • Capacity to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
  • Ability to meet vision requirements
  • Ability to follow instructions and perform simple math
  • Must report to work as scheduled and on time
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food safety certification
  • Six months or more of similar or related experience
  • Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
  • Basic math skills including addition and subtraction
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and courteously
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Physical ability to perform job duties

Job Duties

  • Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service
  • Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner
  • Makes effort to learn customers' names and address them by name
  • Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach items, loading or unloading heavy goods, passing along customer suggestions
  • Answers telephone promptly and takes customer orders
  • Takes customer orders at the Chinese Express counter
  • Works with co-workers as a team
  • Practices proper sanitation and maintains cleanliness
  • Reviews food appearance and freshness
  • Ensures adequate food supply and follows production list
  • Anticipates daily product needs
  • Prepares, finishes, and replenishes product
  • Pulls product from cooler/freezer
  • Checks in and puts away product
  • Removes trash timely
  • Adheres to company policies and guidelines
  • Reports to work on time
  • Washes dishes as necessary
  • Orders product and supplies
  • Prices product
  • Delivers orders
  • Assists in other store areas
  • Performs other job-related duties and projects

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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