Sushi Cook

Overview

Join our vibrant culinary team as a Sushi Cook, where your passion for Japanese cuisine and mastery of food preparation will shine! In this energetic role, you'll craft beautiful, high-quality sushi dishes that delight our guests and elevate their dining experience. Your expertise in fine dining standards, food safety, and innovative menu creation will be essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a dynamic environment where culinary artistry meets exceptional service, ensuring every plate served is a masterpiece.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble sushi dishes with precision, adhering to established recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitizing procedures throughout all stages of food handling and preparation
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including knives, rice cookers, sushi rollers, and refrigeration units
• Assist in menu planning by suggesting new sushi options and seasonal specials to keep offerings fresh and exciting
• Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and quality across all sushi items prepared
• Support food production during high-volume periods while maintaining attention to detail and cleanliness
• Follow all food safety management practices to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations

Skills

• Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or catering environment, especially in sushi or Japanese cuisine
• Strong knife skills with the ability to handle delicate fish and vegetables safely and efficiently
• Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures and food handling best practices
• Experience with poaching, braising, grilling, and other cooking techniques relevant to diverse menu items
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment confidently while maintaining a clean workspace
• Familiarity with dietary department standards and dietary aide experience is a plus for accommodating special requests
• Excellent organizational skills for meal preparation, recipe adherence, and high-volume production management

Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and quality. We welcome passionate professionals eager to bring their skills to a lively kitchen environment where every day offers new opportunities to excel!

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person