Sushi Chef

Las Vegas, NV

To include but not limited to:

  • Providing and maintaining high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.
  • Maintaining solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques.
  • Assisting as needed in execution of service.
  • Maintains a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
  • Responsible for preparation of all aspects of restaurants foods, hot and cold; including banquets and special events.  
  • Ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees.
  • Maintaining a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
  • Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
  • Properly labeling and dating all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
  • Keeping the kitchen, a clean, safe and sanitary environment in which to work; making sure all kitchen sanitation standards are met.
  • Assisting the Chefs in all health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
  • Assisting in lowering all food costs and wastes.
  • Ensuring all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
  • Ensuring all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area.
  • Maintaining a high level of professionalism. 
  • Working as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries.
  • Effectively communicating with management, Chefs and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
  • Following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division and department.
  • Following all health and safety regulations. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least one year of sushi prep/line cook experience.
  • At least two years of sushi prep/line cook experience in a similar professional kitchen environment preferred. 
  • Sake service experience preferred. 
  • Has completed formal culinary training or apprenticeship.
  • Serve Safe Certification for Food Handling.
  • Able to apply basic knife skills required for preparation.
  • Knowledge of weights and measures.
  • Exhibits a basic knowledge, understanding and application of various cooking techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dish ware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.
  • Basic comprehension of English oral and written language.
  • Ability to read and measure recipes.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
  • Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation rules and regulations.
  • Experience with interior in restaurants and kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
  • Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
  • Physically able to lift and carry at least 50lbs. 
  • Physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time.

JOB CODE: 1000363