At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

As a Sushi Chef, this position will be responsible for preparing and filling customer orders and handling food in a safe manner. You will order and receive products; ensure orders are correct; label, date, and put product away. Additionally, you will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans and performs fresh sushi demonstrations.
• Stays current regarding meal trends and menu planning.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

• This position is continually exposed to raw fish, flour, dust, noise, and temperature extremes.
• There is occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals/solvents.
• This is a fast-paced work environment with significant pressure.

Are you ready to smile? Apply today.

• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Safety Certified.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in meal preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills.