Lead Sushi Chef – Fresh, Customer‑Focused & Custom Rolls

foodcityinternship; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Life and disability insurance

Medical plan with wellness benefits

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Associate offers

Job summary

Food City is seeking a sushi chef to manage all aspects of its in-store fresh sushi program. The role involves frequent customer interaction during production and sampling, with an emphasis on a clean, organized workstation and friendly customer service.

The chef will answer questions and actively support the Sushi program. The position requires greeting guests, preparing fish and produce for sushi, and maintaining food safety records while assembling sushi and related items for sale.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and engage with customers
• Prepare finfish, shellfish, and produce for sushi
• Test and maintain sushi rice food safety records
• Assemble, package, and label sushi, sides, and spring rolls
• Create custom sushi rolls per customer request
• Train and assist other associates as needed
• Comply with Food City policies and government food safety standards
• Maintain high standards of product quality
• Monitor temperatures and shelf lives of ingredients and packages
• Keep workstation clean and organized at all times
• Know the sushi menu and ingredients
• Market the Food City Sushi Program with sampling
• Assist with ordering supplies to avoid stockouts
• Maintain signage and communicate customer feedback to Meat Dept Manager
• Other duties as needed

Job description

Food City is seeking a sushi chef to manage all aspects of its in-store fresh sushi program. The role involves frequent customer interaction during production and sampling, with an emphasis on a clean, organized workstation and friendly customer service.

The chef will answer questions and actively support the Sushi program. The position requires greeting guests, preparing fish and produce for sushi, and maintaining food safety records while assembling sushi and related items for sale.