Sushi Chef

Summary of Position :

The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing sauces and sushi items for our guests in accordance with the restaurant's food preparations and service guidelines. Primarily works in front of guests while preparing food at the sushi bar and ensuring a fun and inviting experience. Monitors and ensures the correct portioning of food prepared and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the sushi bar area and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greets and welcomes guest upon arrival and when seated at the sushi bar area.
• Adheres to company uniform policy being a guest facing position.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, oven, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the station properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity or role.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with manager, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.