Full job description
With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine.
Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered to be traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing the former with California style cuisine. This innovation ignited the new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.
Job Summary:
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food, processing customer orders, producing meals, and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. The Line Cook must follow recipes consistently, make adjustments based on customer requests, communicate with wait staff and prepare garnishes to make an attractive presentation for each meal.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
· Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by restaurant recipes.
· Perform portion control to minimize waste.
· Ensure that all dishes are prepared within restaurant ticket time guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction.
· Set up stations according to restaurant protocol and schematics.
· Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
· Maintain a clean work area to include kitchen equipment, tables, and shelving.
· Ensure product being cooked is fresh and ingredients are to standard.
· Follows daily opening and closing duties set by Kitchen Manager.
· Perform additional tasks as assigned by Kitchen Manager.
Requirements
· Current Food Handlers card.
· Ability to read and follow cooking specifications and directions.
· Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
· Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
· Ability to work on feet for the duration of shift.
· Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Work Authorization:
Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Education / Experience / Credentials:
Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience in kitchen or service focused environment. It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies. ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC (if applicable).
Language:
Must have the ability to speak, read, write, and interpret business documents in the English language. Multi-lingual skills are a plus.
Travel:
Must have access to reliable transportation locally, as this position requires presence at the venue and is not a remote position.
COVID-19 Precautions:
This position will be based at the venue and not remote. Personal protective equipment is always required, as well as following social distancing guidelines, and health and safety measures of hand sanitizing and cleaning procedures. All CDC and LA Department of Public Health mandates are followed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with a disability to perform the described essential functions where possible.
Must be able to stand or walk a minimum of eight (8) hours.
Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
Ability to kneel, reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and lift at least 35lbs.
Must be able to work in a fast pace and high-volume environment in the presence of areas containing secondhand smoke, high noise levels, dancing, bright lights, and dust and communicate during this time – sometimes within a small area.
Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Experience:
Cooking: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person