Sushi Cook

11 Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

38-hour work week

Job summary

Sensei Sushi Curlcurl Pty Ltd—located on Sydney's Northern Beaches in North Curl Curl, NSW—is seeking a Full-Time Sushi Cook to join a boutique Brazilian-Japanese fusion dining concept. You will prepare rice, fish, and a variety of sushi rolls while cooking hot dishes to exact standards, ensuring quality and consistency across dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services.

The role offers a salary of $80,000–$85,000 per year plus superannuation for a 38-hour work week, in a professional environment

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in commercial cookery.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Sushi Cook.
• Proficiency in Japanese sushi techniques including sushi rice preparation, fish butchery, and sushi assembly.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian food safety regulations and HACCP food handling standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and manage multiple orders simultaneously.
• Experience with fusion or creative cuisine, with the ability to execute non-traditional sushi combinations to recipe specification.

Responsibilities

• Wash, cook, and season sushi rice to the correct texture, consistency, and temperature required for Sensei Sushi's menu offerings.
• Clean, scale, debone, and fillet fresh fish including salmon, tuna, and kingfish in preparation for sashimi and sushi assembly.
• Handcraft a range of sushi varieties including nigiri, maki, inside-out rolls (uramaki), temaki hand rolls, and the restaurant's signature Brazilian-Japanese fusion rolls.
• Prepare and cook hot Japanese and fusion dishes such as deep-fried rolls, tempura, karaage, teriyaki, and other menu items to restaurant standards.
• Inspect seafood and produce on delivery for freshness and quality, and store all food items in temperature-controlled facilities to maintain the cold chain.
• Prepare dashi stocks, sauces, and marinades (including teriyaki, ponzu, and truffle-based condiments) to consistent recipe standards.
• Portion and plate food to restaurant presentation standards, adding garnishes and sauces appropriate to each dish.
• Adhere to Australian food safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and workplace health and safety requirements, maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Coordinate with kitchen hands, apprentices, and front-of-house staff to ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment, including managing dietary and allergy requirements.
• Assist with mise en place, stock management, and reporting shortages of key ingredients including nori, sushi rice, fresh seafood, and specialty sauces.

Skills

Sushi techniques

Food safety HACCP

Fast-paced kitchen

Fusion cuisine

Multitasking

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Full-time Sushi Cook position available with competitive salary. Work in a dynamic team in North Curl Curl, NSW 2099.

• Full-Time Sushi Cook
• $80,000 – $85,000 p.a. plus superannuation
• Work in a professional environment.

Position Overview

Sensei Sushi Curlcurl Pty Ltd – Sensei Sushi is a boutique sushi restaurant located on Sydney's Northern Beaches in North Curl Curl, NSW. The business offers a unique Brazilian-Japanese fusion dining experience, blending traditional Japanese sushi craftsmanship with Brazilian culinary influences. The restaurant provides dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services, serving the local Northern Beaches community with a distinctive and creative menu.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Wash, cook, and season sushi rice (shari) to the correct texture, consistency, and temperature required for Sensei Sushi's menu offerings.
• Clean, scale, debone, and fillet fresh fish including salmon, tuna, and kingfish in preparation for sashimi and sushi assembly.
• Handcraft a range of sushi varieties including nigiri, maki, inside-out rolls (uramaki), temaki hand rolls, and the restaurant's signature Brazilian-Japanese fusion rolls.
• Prepare and cook hot Japanese and fusion dishes such as deep-fried rolls, tempura, karaage, teriyaki, and other menu items to restaurant standards.
• Inspect seafood and produce on delivery for freshness and quality, and store all food items in temperature-controlled facilities to maintain the cold chain.
• Prepare dashi stocks, sauces, and marinades (including teriyaki, ponzu, and truffle-based condiments) to consistent recipe standards.
• Portion and plate food to restaurant presentation standards, adding garnishes and sauces appropriate to each dish.
• Adhere to Australian food safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and workplace health and safety requirements, maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Coordinate with kitchen hands, apprentices, and front-of-house staff to ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment, including managing dietary and allergy requirements.
• Assist with mise en place, stock management, and reporting shortages of key ingredients including nori, sushi rice, fresh seafood, and specialty sauces.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant qualification in commercial cookery
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Sushi Cook
• Proficiency in Japanese sushi techniques including sushi rice preparation, fish butchery, and sushi assembly
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian food safety regulations and HACCP food handling standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and manage multiple orders simultaneously
• Experience with fusion or creative cuisine, with the ability to execute non-traditional sushi combinations to recipe specification

Salary

The role offers a remuneration package ranging from $80,000 – $85,000 p.a plus superannuation for a 38-hour work week.