Full Time Prep and Line Chef

Are you looking for a full time morning / day time job? We're looking for Prep Cook team players dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. If this is you, join our team at Kikka Sushi, located in the Whole Foods Market 480 N Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 . Full time with benefits, 5 days a week, must work ALL Saturdays and Sundays (weekdays off) and holidays, working 7am - 4pm (includes an hour unpaid meal break).

As a Prep Cook / Line Cook / team member, you'll be responsible for making sushi (don’t worry we will teach you), prep work, preparing Asian cuisine, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Embrace the excitement of our fast-paced setting while engaging with customers in a friendly manner.

To excel in this role, reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic are important. Additionally, you may work with a diverse team, some who barely speak English.

Pay: $17.00 per hour. Per NYS pay transparency law: up to $19.00, depending on years sushi making work experience. No experience making sushi; Must be at least 18 years old

Availability for work on all Sundays and holidays

Previous experience in quick-service restaurants, supermarkets, or fast-paced environments

Food handling experience and relevant certifications are advantageous

Medical

• Dental
• Non-slip shoe reimbursement
• On the job training
• Kikka Sushi founded in 1986 has grown rapidly throughout the nation to include locations in 30 states and Canada, with clients ranging from supermarkets such as Whole Foods Market, businesses, restaurants and universities.

Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time and Part Time

Under the supervision of the Store Team Leader (TL), Team Members will prepare and assemble ready to eat foods while following all sanitation, food, personal and work place safety standards and policy. Team Member will also provide great customer service that encourages repeat customers, which help increase sales.

Learn and follows all company recipes and procedures, maintaining the highest quality and consistent product standards.

• Maintains cleanliness of the work area during and after food preparation process, making sure all sanitation and food safety standards are followed.
• Works individually and as a team player to complete food preparations and assigned tasks throughout the day.

Customer Service

• Learn and follows our 3 Steps to great Customer Service by greeting and being helpful to all customers with fast, efficient, friendly, and personalized service.
• Develops a positive professional relationship with customers by learning their names and favorite food items.
• Responds proactively to prevent negative customer service issues from occurring.

Maintains a clean, organized and stocked environment and when necessary will assist in the distribution of product shipments.

• Learns and practices all required food safety policies and HACCP programs.
• This position is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to verbally communicate and be able to understand (read and write) English.
• Ability to work with seafood, shellfish, raw and cooked foods with the use of plastic and latex gloves.
• Uses equipment and materials properly and safely.
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have previous experience working in quick service restaurants, supermarkets or fast paced retail environments, preferred
• Previous food handling experience preferred
• Demonstrates great customer service skills
• Able to work overtime, including weekends, evenings and special events as needed.
• Must maintain a current Food Handlers card.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $17 - $19 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No