Sushi Chef

K-VA-T Food Stores • Alcoa, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sushi Chef is responsible for all aspects of producing sushi for Food City’s in-store fresh sushi program. The role involves frequent, direct interaction with customers during production and sampling. The chef works in a clean and organized manner in a customer-facing setting and is outgoing, friendly, and willing to answer customer questions.

The position also involves preparing and packaging sushi and related products, maintaining food safety and product-quality standards, supporting customer requests, assisting with training and inventory, and helping market the sushi program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Outgoing, friendly, and willing to answer customer questions.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage all guests.
• Prepare finfish, shellfish, and fresh produce for use in sushi.
• Prepare, test, and maintain food safety records for sushi rice.
• Assemble, package, and label sushi, sides, and spring rolls for sale.
• Prepare 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 temperatures and shelf lives of ingredients and retail packages.
• Keep the workstation and surrounding area neat and clean.
• Maintain knowledge of the sushi menu and its ingredients.
• Market the Food City Sushi Program by following 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 assigned.

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