Sushi Chef & Program Lead - Fresh, Made-to-Order

Hyvee.io; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Hy-Vee is looking for a Sushi Chef in the Hy-Chi department to lead the sushi program, train staff, and ensure top-quality, fresh products for customers. You will prepare both packaged and made-to-order sushi while maintaining high standards of sanitation and presentation.

We value passionate food professionals with strong customer service skills who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy training teammates to deliver consistent, high-quality results daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hy-Vee food safety training and Food Safety Certification required.
• One to three years of similar or related experience preferred.
• Prior meal preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh sushi for customers, packaged or made-to-order, ensuring quality and freshness.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers and learning their names.
• Take orders at the counter and by phone; communicate with customers in person, by phone, and by email.
• Oversee food ordering and scheduling for the sushi program.
• Assist with merchandising techniques and food layout for sushi products.
• Train and support the Sushi Clerk to ensure consistent quality.
• Follow and maintain sanitation procedures and keep the area clean and organized.
• Label, date, and store product; plan and perform sushi demonstrations.
• Stay current on meal trends and attend required meetings.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Customer service

Math skills

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee is looking for a Sushi Chef in the Hy-Chi department to lead the sushi program, train staff, and ensure top-quality, fresh products for customers. You will prepare both packaged and made-to-order sushi while maintaining high standards of sanitation and presentation.

We value passionate food professionals with strong customer service skills who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy training teammates to deliver consistent, high-quality results daily.