Sushi Chef

K-VA-T Food Stores • Prestonsburg, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sushi Chef is responsible for producing sushi for Food City's in-store fresh sushi program. The role involves frequent direct interaction with customers during preparation and sampling, so the chef must work cleanly and in an organized manner in a customer-facing setting and be outgoing, friendly, and willing to answer customer questions. The chef prepares and packages sushi and related products, maintains food safety and product-quality standards, supports customers and coworkers, and helps promote and maintain the sushi program.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain daily contact and interaction with individuals at various levels.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage all guests.
• Prepare finfish, shellfish, and fresh produce for sushi.
• Prepare, test, and maintain food safety records for sushi rice.
• Assemble, package, and label sushi, sides, and spring rolls for sale.
• Assemble custom sushi rolls at customers’ requests.
• Train and assist other associates as needed.
• Comply with Food City policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local food safety standards.
• Inspect products and maintain high product-quality standards.
• Monitor ingredient and retail-package temperatures and shelf lives.
• Keep the workstation and surrounding area neat and clean.
• Maintain knowledge of the sushi menu and its ingredients.
• Market the Food City Sushi Program through a regular sampling schedule.
• Assist with ordering supplies to maintain minimum inventory and avoid out-of-product conditions.
• Assist with maintaining proper signage.
• Communicate customer comments and requests to the Meat Department Manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Medical plan with wellness benefits
• Dental plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacations
• Associate offers
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed