Area Sushi Chef

Hy-Vee•Gretna, NE

About The Position

The Sushi Chef prepares fresh packaged and made-to-order sushi for customers and leads the sushi program. The role ensures product quality, freshness, accuracy, and presentation; provides customer service; and trains and supports the Sushi Clerk. The position also includes food ordering and planning, assisting with scheduling and merchandising, maintaining sanitation and an organized work area, receiving and labeling products, planning and performing sushi demonstrations, and staying current on meal trends and menu planning. The Sushi Chef may attend companywide and industry meetings, assist in other store areas, and take on special projects as needed. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Hy-Vee food safety training and Food Safety Certification required.
Ability to prepare sushi with skill, consistency, and attention to detail.
Ability to deliver outstanding customer service and communicate clearly with customers about food and preparation.
Ability to use logical thinking to solve problems with multiple variables.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to guide and support teammates with clear direction and follow-through.
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.
Where applicable, ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of similar or related experience.
Prior meal preparation experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh packaged and made-to-order sushi, ensuring quality, accuracy, and freshness.
Provide outstanding customer service, greet customers, and communicate about food and preparation.
Take customer orders at the counter and over the phone, and communicate with customers in person, by phone, and by email.
Oversee food ordering and planning, and assist with scheduling for the sushi program.
Assist with merchandising techniques and food layout for sushi products.
Train and support the Sushi Clerk to maintain consistent quality and a positive work environment.
Follow and maintain sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Label, date, and put products away accurately; check in and receive orders.
Plan and perform fresh sushi demonstrations.
Stay current on meal trends and menu planning.
Attend companywide and industry meetings as assigned.
Comply with the company dress code, hygiene standards, and policies.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.