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 products away. Additionally, you will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Core Competencies:

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

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.
• Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner.
• 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.
• Assists customers by escorting them to the products, securing products, loading or unloading heavy items, and noting customer suggestions or requests.
• Works with co-workers as a team and provides training to ensure customer satisfaction.
• 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 regarding food and food preparation.
• Aids in the merchandising techniques for sushi foods.
• 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.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction.
• Must be able to perform various physical activities including balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, 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.
• Career development opportunities.

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