Line Cook- OMAKAI sushi Aventura

Job PostingCome join an amazing team with great pay, benefits, positive vibes, and a great educational opportunity! Line cooks will enjoy a direct path to becoming sushi chef assistants and sushi chefs. Don't miss out!Job PurposeLine Cooks are essential members of a sushi restaurant's team. Line cooks are the heart of the kitchen and ensure that the highest quality product is served to our customers. Successful Line Cooks at OMAKAI sushi are not only talented sushi chef assistants but are also brand advocates willing to serve a consistent product by following specific recipes, and preparation instructions and ensuring that chefs and cooks are doing the same. Line cooks must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, lead by example, and hold themselves to the highest of standards.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure quality of food – this includes ensuring that all items are prepared accurately and to the highest of standards before being sent out of the kitchenKnow the menu – this position requires learning the entire food menu thoroughly and properlyMinimize waste of all food and kitchen itemsPrepare rice – this includes properly washing, cooking, cutting, and preparing sushi rice according to a specific process and recipeOversee inventory – this includes ensuring inventory and supplier order accuracy, such as ordering the proper amount of fish as needed and ensuring that the order matches the items receivedContribute to kitchen personnel trainingPerform side jobs – this position requires performing side job duties before, during, and after each shift, including cleaning work stations at the end of each meal period and food stored away in the appropriate mannerAbide by all federal, state, and local labor health and safety lawsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredThree years of kitchen experience preferred but not requiredJapanese cuisine knowledge preferred but not requiredDisplay a positive and friendly attitude at all timesMaintain a professional demeanor at all timesHandle food in a safe and hygienic manner that adheres to all company and government policies and protocols.Work in a teamCommunicate well with staff, management, and customers, even under pressureWorking ConditionsMostly indoor dining working environment in a restaurant that handles a variety of fish, seafood, vegetables, fruits, wheat products, rice, dry seaweed, sauces, and many other food and beverage products. Candidates with food allergies must inform management during the application process. Noise levels may vary depending on how busy the restaurant is. The kitchen is an enclosed environment with a single food dispatch window with a view of the entire dining floor.Physical RequirementsEmployee must be able to stand for long periods of time. Job requires handling knives in order to filet and clean fish and constant contact with a variety of seafood and other food products. Job requires some bending and kneeling in order to reach certain items such as plates, spoons, knives, sauces, dry food items, desserts, etc… Job requires moderate lifting (maximum 65 lbs.). Job requires maneuvering between tabletops, kitchen equipment, and corners.Direct ReportsGeneral Manager, Kitchen Manager, and OwnersBenefitsEmployee discountFlexible scheduleExperienceRestaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)Shift10-hour shift12-hour shift8-hour shiftDay shiftNight shiftWeekly Day RangeMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityWork LocationIn personEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.