Sushi Cook

Sushi Cook$21.25 to $21.35 per hourWith a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer:Health, dental and vision insuranceGenerous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)Holiday payMeal and Transportation Benefits401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany paid life insuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programTraining and exciting career growth opportunitiesReferral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.The Sushi Cook is responsible for preparing sushi and other various food products, ensuring the quality and presentation of food products prepared, performing all station functions necessary in the prep and cooking areas, providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Sushi Chef depending upon local requirements.Essential Functions:Follows recipes and/or product directions for proper food preparation and presentationFollows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as neededPractices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standardsTransfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or cartPrepares appropriate equipment for cookingOperates kitchen utensils and/or equipment used for heating, weighing, measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling and kneading of food productsEnsures proper food handling procedures are followed for wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating and checking temperature of productsReceives and inventories food and beverage product and suppliesCleans and sanitizes workstation and equipmentStocks, dates, rotates and checks temperature of productMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:Requires a high school diploma or equivalent GEDRequires a minimum of 1 year of closely related Sushi cooking experience with food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards; requires food knowledge of SushiMust be able to pass company provided food & safety sanitation classRequires work experience in a high volume and casual dining restaurant environmentRequires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functionsRequires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 poundsRequires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customersAbility to speak and write Japanese a plusFrequently works with sharp knives and utensilsFrequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutionsAvolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").Wicker Park Sushi – Terminal 1, Concourse C HMSHost at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Chicago, IL