Sushi Chef - Join the Team!

Hy-Vee is a well-established and reputable supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community involvement. With a strong presence across the Midwest, Hy-Vee offers an impressive selection of groceries, fresh produce, bakery items, and prepared foods. The company thrives on the dedication and engagement of its workforce, emphasizing a supportive and friendly environment where every team member contributes to delivering a positive shopping experience. The organization’s core promise is "a helpful smile in every aisle," underpinning its customer-centric philosophy. The position of Sushi Chef at Hy-Vee is a vital role within the Asian department, specifically dedicated to preparing fresh sushi for customers. This non-exempt role requires not only culinary expertise but also a commitment to superior customer service. Working as a Sushi Chef at Hy-Vee means being part of a dynamic team that values partnership, professionalism, growth, and results-oriented work behavior. The Sushi Chef is responsible for the full spectrum of sushi preparation, from making sushi for immediate consumption to preparing packaged products for sale. This role involves collaboration with multiple leadership positions, including the District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers across various departments, and the Food Service Director. Additionally, the Sushi Chef will oversee Sushi Clerks, providing guidance and training to ensure a high-quality customer experience. Key responsibilities include preparing fresh sushi products safely and efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and proper sanitation in the sushi workspace, and engaging customers with friendly and attentive service. The role challenges the chef to not only meet but exceed customer expectations by providing personalized service, such as remembering customer names and assisting with specific needs or requests. Beyond food preparation, the Sushi Chef is involved in inventory management tasks, including ordering products, verifying deliveries, labeling, and proper storage. Merchandising is also a significant part of this job—ensuring sushi displays are alluring and meet company standards to maximize customer appeal. Additional duties extend to planning and leading fresh sushi demonstrations, keeping updated with current meal trends, and participating in company-wide meetings and industry events to stay aligned with best practices and innovations in food service. The Sushi Chef role demands physical endurance and dexterity, as it requires lifting, standing, balancing, and detailed manual skills. Candidates should be physically capable of exerting substantial force regularly and possess adequate vision and sensory abilities. Hy-Vee offers a supportive working environment where professional growth and customer satisfaction are paramount. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, highlighting the company’s dedication to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment with a passion for sushi and customer care, this role presents a rewarding career opportunity with Hy-Vee.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• food safety certified
• one to three years of similar or related work experience
• prior experience in meal preparation preferred
• physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly
• good vision including depth perception and color vision
• able to perform physical activities such as balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• able to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems
• able to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• able to follow technical manuals and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers