Sushi Cook

We are looking for motivated Sushi Cooks (part-time and full-time positions available)to enhance our kitchen team. As a Sushi Cook , you have a passion for food and hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to learn and grow. Day and night, you create culinary masterpieces alongside your team to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation starting at $21-23/hr
• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
• Flexible unpaid vacation
• Employee discount
• Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs with career development and opportunities for advancement
• One on one culinary training for all positions
• Additional in-house hospitality and culinary training programs
• Leadership programs
• Career development and opportunity for advancement
• Extended Health Benefits (after 1 year of service and upon meeting qualifying factors)
• Direct Deposit
• Paid Sick Leave (can accrue up to 48 hours per calendar year)

Responsibilities:

Develop your culinary skills and create food you're proud of, whether you're new to the kitchen or experienced.
• Uphold Earls' standards through exceptional food production, ensuring consistent quality control and safety.
• Foster team collaboration by contributing to a connected and committed kitchen environment.
• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and safety of your station, maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Express your passion for hospitality through excellent execution, product knowledge, and a commitment to the guest experience.
• Prepare high-quality sushi dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and specialty items, ensuring top-tier presentation and taste.
• Manage the sushi station, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management to refine menu offerings and introduce new ideas.
• Monitor sushi ingredients, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience as a Sushi Cook in a high-volume, high-quality sushi restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, including knife skills, fish butchery, rice preparation, and plating.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, particularly with raw fish and seafood.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and high standards.
• Creativity and passion for sushi with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging experience for your team members and guests.
• A willingness to learn and an openness to feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
• Certification(s) to responsibly work in and create a safe and clean environment for food production and consumption (ie: State Specific Food Handlers Card) is a bonus.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• The ability to legally work in the USA.
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This position is open on a rolling basis and will remain posted until filled. There is no anticipated closing date at this time.

Earls is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

In accordance with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, Earls acknowledges that we cannot request age-related information from you during the hiring process. As an Earls applicant, you are entitled to remove any information that identifies your age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance or graduation from an educational institution within your application.