Sushi Clerk

Job Title:

Sushi Clerk

Job Status:
Full or Part Time

Department:
Delicatessen Department

Reports to:

Sushi Lead

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Starting Rate of Pay: $16.75/hr

The Sushi Associate is responsible for providing customers with outstanding service through friendly, quick, efficient, accurate and safe assistance in the Sushi Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the Manager in meeting the sales and profit projections of the store through the making of sushi and following company policies and procedures.
• Works various shifts or days as assigned based on company’s business needs.
• Ensures sushi is prepared, handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised for best results.
• Safely operates department equipment including knife, appliances, wrapper, sushi equipment.
• Maintains a knife grip to cut fish or other seafood to specification.
• Can withstand long periods in a working environment of 40°F or more.
• Meets productivity standards as set by the company.
• Uses in-store computer system and scanning equipment.
• Weighs, prices, labels, organizes and rotates sushi products per company standards.
• Assists customers with special requests and questions regarding the sushi department.
• Supports any promotional activity within the store and department.
• Maintains good communication with store management, associates and outside contacts.
• Other tasks as assigned by Manager.

• Position is non‑exempt and may require additional hours and different shifts due to vacation, sick calls, inventory or special events.
• Complies with all health and OSHA requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned by the respective Division Manager.

• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and meets deadlines.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, listens, asks questions and responds well.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and interprets written communications.
• Good Numeric Skills – Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent.
• Adaptability – Deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality – Accurate, thorough, pays attention to details, monitors own work.
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Attendance / Punctuality – Consistently at work all the time.
• Interpersonal – Maintains strict confidentiality, listens without interrupting; good disposition.
• Professionalism – High work ethic; manages setbacks with positive attitude; respects all; takes responsibility; follows through on commitments.
• Initiative – Seeks solutions, offers suggestions, asks for and gives help.
• Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems within scope; refers others to superior.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies, supports company goals and values.
• Safety & Security – Observes safety procedures; reports unsafe conditions.
• Willingness to learn new methods or systems to improve overall operation.

• High School diploma or GED required. Minimum 2‑4 years of work experience in a grocery chain or retail establishment preferred.
• Preferred experience in a similar retail or restaurant environment.
• High degree of prioritization and accountability; strong positive attitude.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general procedures or regulations related to grocery establishments. Communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; interacts with all levels of management.

• Food handling license.

• Fast‑paced, demanding and/or stressful.
• Ambient warehouse temperature; may be exposed to dry, chill or frozen environment.
• Moderate noise level; exposure to lift truck horns and dock activity.

• Lift/Carry constantly 10 lbs. or less.
• Walk constantly 11‑20 lbs.
• Sit occasionally 21‑50 lbs.
• Handling/Fingering constantly 51‑100 lbs.
• Reach outward constantly over 100 lbs.
• Climb occasionally 12 lbs. or less.
• Crawl occasionally 13‑25 lbs.
• Squat or kneel occasionally 26‑40 lbs.
• Bend occasionally 41‑100 lbs.

• Vision: near, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception.
• Sense of sound: hearing verbal communication and alarms.

This document has been reviewed to ensure essential functions and basic duties are included. It is not a contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to change this description or assign other tasks as appropriate.