Line Cook - Sushi Roku

Join the Sushi Roku Pasadena Team Now Hiring Line Cooks!

Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting? Sushi Roku Palo Alto is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working Line Cooks to join our dynamic team! Sushi Roku is revolutionizing the Japanese dining experience. As part of the renowned Innovative Dining Group, which includes hot spots like BOA Steakhouse and Katana, Sushi Roku blends inventive sushi creations, bold fusion dishes, a lively atmosphere, and an expertly crafted cocktail menu.

We've quickly become the go-to destination for food lovers, trendsetters, and tastemakers from LA, Orange County, Las Vegas, Austin, and beyond. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a high-energy team in one of Southern California's most sought-after dining spots, we want you on board!

A Line Cook plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks. This includes preparing and cooking food at a specific station, cleaning up prep areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Have an extensive knowledge of our restaurant's food offerings and beverage program
• Always comply with our standard portion sizes, recipe specifications, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules and restaurant policies and procedures
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assemble items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
• Follow proper plate presentation and prepare garnishes for all dishes
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly (FIFO = First-In, First-Out)
• Perform station opening/closing and side work duties for each shift
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Create a positive work environment for our employees through friendly, caring and professional communication
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• Embody and deliver on exceptional service and hospitality

What we are looking for:

• 2 years previous experience in a high-end, high-volume restaurant
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure
• Possesses a strong familiarity with food service regulations and proper food handling procedures
• Strong communication skills, both with guests and teammates
• A positive, upbeat attitude with a strong work ethic
• Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends we're looking for team players who can adapt to the flow of the restaurant
• A valid Food Handler Card (must have upon hire)
• Ability to work standing for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and manage a physically demanding role
• Must be 18 years or older

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage everyone to respond.