Sushi Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:  

SUSHI CHEF  

Status:  

NON-EXEMPT  

Location:  

STORE LOCATIONS  

OVERVIEW  

Zippy’s core purpose is to “share Hawaii” by being committed, humble, passionate, supportive, and integrative. All employees are responsible to Ka Hana Pono: do the right thing and work in the right way.  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Reporting to store management, this position is responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction, primarily by providing quality food consistently and efficiently. This position preps sushi bar menu items, assembles and serves sushi in a visually appealing fashion.  Sushi Chefs play a critical role in creating a positive dining experience and are encouraged to interact with guests at the Sushi Bar. 

JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Prepares orders to the guest’s preference while adhering to Company established recipes, portions, and methods. 
• Interacts with Sushi Bar guests; provide recommendations; answer inquiries; enhance the dining experience through pleasant conversation. 
• Inventories, evaluates and preps ingredients to be served on the line. 
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to proper food handling procedures and safety/ sanitation guidelines at all times. 
• Regularly checks all food items to ensure adequacy and quality at all times. 
• Performs Sushi Cook duties when necessary. 
• Identifies and understands the proper use of cooking tools and equipment, recognizing those in need of repair and reports to the manager for repair/replacement.  
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, and organized workspace. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Scheduling:  

• Meets assigned shift requirements. 

Physical Activity:  

• Regularly push, pull, and carry objects. 
• Stand and walk on foot for at least 6-8 hours. 
• Reach at shoulder level and below waist constantly, above head occasionally. 
• Bending downward or forward at waist or knees occasionally.  
• Talk and listen to communicate instructions.  

Physical Requirements:  

• Light to Medium work. Exerting up to 20 to 50 pounds of force. 

Visual Requirements:  

• Able to visualize accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. 
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Pre-Employment Requirements:  

• Passed a tuberculosis (TB) skin test within 12 months of the date of hire OR Dated/Issued at the age of 16 or older. 
• Pass a drug screening test. 

Environmental Conditions:  

• Works in a variety of temperatures ranging from 0 - 95 degrees or more. 
• Occasionally exposed to high heat and chemicals. 

Education:  

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Experience:  

• Previous sushi making experience required. 

Necessary Skills:  

• Basic math and writing. 
• Able to interact with guests and co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner. 
• Able to work independently or as part of a team. 
• Reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the English language. 

Necessary Attributes:  

• Trustworthy with company property. 
• Enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. 
• Punctual and dependable.