Sushi Chef

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Jefferson City, MO

3d

About The Position

The Sushi Chef prepares fresh packaged and made-to-order sushi for Hy-Vee customers and leads the sushi program. The role oversees product quality, freshness, accuracy, and presentation; provides customer service; helps train and support the Sushi Clerk; and contributes to ordering, planning, merchandising, demonstrations, and menu planning. The position works in a fast-paced food environment and follows sanitation, hygiene, dress code, and company policy requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to prepare sushi with skill, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hy-Vee food safety training and Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation, where applicable.
• Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning and sanitation duties.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED