Sushi Chef II

Job Description Summary:The Sushi Chef II position is a highly trained and experienced role in our organization. Identified as an expert in the art of sushi, you will be a master of knife skills, fundamentals of rolling sushi, and food safety. The Sushi Chef II’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. To be successful as a Sushi Chef II, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. You will minimize waste and costs through proper utilization of resources and handling of food and equipment. Ultimately, an exceptional sushi chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant quality standards during assigned work hours. You will lead by example at the sushi bar ensuring necessary preparation, smooth operations, and excellent customer service, engaging the customer. Key Competencies:People Skills, Expert Culinary Skills, Product Knowledge, Quality and Food Safety, Profit Knowledge and Waste Control Duties and Responsibilities:Expert in cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish and vegetablesAdhering to training guide/manual specs, creating rolls based upon guidelines provided to each kioskPreparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safetyMaintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contaminationReporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on dutySterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every useCreating an expectation for a clean work environment in order to prevent food contaminationExpert understanding of food waste and costs and how it impacts the goals of the kioskinspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the STL when quality is sub-standardGreeting and communicating with customers to ensure that they feel valued as our customerThis job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.