sushi chef

Government of Canada - Central; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a skilled chef specializing in Japanese cuisine. The role involves demonstrating cooking techniques, creating new recipes, and supervising kitchen staff at a physical location. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in the culinary field. This position requires strong leadership and creativity in menu planning and dish presentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Cuisine specialization in Japanese cuisine.
• Experience with fish and seafood.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare meals for special guests.

Skills

Demonstrate new cooking techniques

Create new recipes

Instruct cooks

Supervise kitchen staff

Prepare dishes for food allergies

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood