KY - Drake's Lexington - Sushi Chef

Drake's is a dining destination offering something for everyone: early birds and night owls; friends and families; soccer players and soccer moms; college seniors and senior citizens… All find a home at Drake’s! Drake's is always looking for big smiles, dynamic personalities with a passion for guest satisfaction/hospitality, great attitude and desire to be a part of a team. Drake’s has a ‘come play’ atmosphere, we work hard and play harder. Check us out on social media to see for yourself just how fun we have. Responsibilities Create a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, etc.) Prepare all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri and sashimi Add additional flavors to sushi rolls with ginger, rice vinegar, wasabi and soy sauce, when appropriate Manage food prep activities, like boiling rice Coordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed Maintain hygiene principles in all cooking areas and clean your space at the end of the shift Requirements and Skills Work experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurant Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi‑rolling techniques Ability to work both fast and accurately Availability to work during business hours, including weekends and evenings Flexibility to take on various shifts Job Types Full‑time, Part‑time Benefits Complete health care package including dental available Outstanding 401K plan with company match Education reimbursement of $500/semester for full‑time students working 20 hr/week with a 3.2+ GPA Opportunity to advance – 86% of managers are promoted within Dining card Strong company culture Emergency family fund Holiday closures (Thanksgiving & Christmas) #J-18808-Ljbffr