Sushi Chef

Hy-Vee•Mission, KS

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a Sushi Chef for its Hy-Chi department. The Sushi Chef prepares fresh packaged and made-to-order sushi, leads the sushi program, and supports and trains the Sushi Clerk. The role ensures products meet standards for quality, freshness, and presentation while delivering positive customer service in a fast-paced food environment. The position also involves planning and ordering food, assisting with scheduling and merchandising, maintaining sanitation and an organized work area, receiving and labeling products, and conducting fresh sushi demonstrations. The Sushi Chef stays current on meal trends and menu planning, attends assigned companywide and industry meetings, follows company policies, and may assist in other store areas or special projects. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hy-Vee food safety training and Food Safety Certification.
Ability to prepare sushi skillfully and consistently with attention to detail.
Ability to deliver outstanding customer service and communicate clearly about food and preparation.
Ability to use logical thinking to solve problems involving multiple variables.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to guide and support teammates with clear direction and follow-through.

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 while ensuring quality, accuracy, and freshness.
Provide outstanding customer service, greet customers, and help make their visits positive.
Take customer orders at the counter and over the phone, and communicate about food and preparation 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 the layout of sushi products.
Train and support the Sushi Clerk to promote consistent quality and a positive work environment.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Label and date products, put products away accurately, and 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.
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and company policies.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.