sushi chef

Government of Canada - Western; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government entity in Nanaimo is seeking an experienced sushi chef to instruct and supervise kitchen staff. This role involves creating new recipes, demonstrating cooking techniques, and ensuring food quality standards. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience, particularly in Japanese cuisine. The position is on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine and seafood specialties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Demonstrate cooking techniques

Create new recipes

Instruct cooks

Supervise kitchen staff

Prepare specialty foods

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 Tasks

• 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