Sushi Line Cook

Sushi Line Cook

The Ned's Club Washington DC boasts three restaurants each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. We will also host incredible events with customized menus for our guests. As our Sushi Line Cook you will prepare, plate, and serve high-quality sushi (maki, nigiri, sashimi) in a fast-paced environment, strictly adhering to food safety standards. You will be responsible for filleting fish, making sushi rice, creating sauces, maintaining station inventory, and ensuring consistent, aesthetically pleasing presentations during service. You will have the opportunity to amaze our members and guests by cooking in our Pan Asian restaurant.

As part of our culinary team and reporting to the kitchen leadership team, you will:

• Set up the sushi station with all necessary equipment and ingredients; prepares ingredients, including, washing, slicing, and preparing garnishes
• Expertly cleans, skins, and fillets various fish, ensuring proper portion control
• Assemble maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi according to restaurant recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace, following all health regulations and storing food properly at correct temperatures.
• Execute orders quickly and accurately during high-volume service, coordinating with, and reporting to our Head Sushi Chef and Lead Line Cook
• Monitor inventory levels of fresh fish and ingredients, notifying the chef when items need to be reordered
• Keep our guests and customers well fed by preparing and serving our restaurant menus
• Be able to read recipes and create dishes that look and taste amazing, always following Ned's Club standards
• Tackle any glitches or issues head on, prioritizing the guest experience every time
• Deliver a seamless and smooth experience to every guest
• Use equipment properly, we want you to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment
• Support the next team of cooks by helping to prep for the next service

What you can bring to the role:

• Previous experience in sushi restaurant and working on a sushi line in an operational kitchen
• Any specialist knowledge of cooking techniques or cuisine types may be advantageous
• Our kitchens can be high pressure so a calm demeanor and a genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food is essential
• A creative flair is always welcome, our menus change seasonally, and you may be offered the opportunity to assist your Head Chef in menu creation
• Able to work mornings or evenings/ night service

What The Ned can give you:

• Salary of up to $30/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program - advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

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