Sushi Chef PT - Kumi Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Prepares all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri and sashimi product to the guest.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal for cooking, in preparation of all menu items.
• Prepares appetizers, soups and salads that align with the philosophy of Japanese cuisine.
• Show good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.
• Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• A high school diploma required.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
• Five or more years cooking experience required.
• Prior resort and restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Three to five years of recent experience relevant to this position.
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of weights, measurements, volume and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Must be able to work quickly in a confined area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast pace and high-volume environment.
• Understands and enforce federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations.
• Must be able to observe and quickly respond to various situations and requests while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other associates.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.