sushi chef

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Victoria, Canada is seeking a sushi chef to prepare and cook meals, manage inventory, and ensure food quality standards. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and certifications in food safety. The role requires working on-site in a fast-paced urban environment with various responsibilities including menu planning and customer service.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Subsidised public transportation

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge of sushi preparation techniques.
• Familiarity with Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Food safety/handling skills

Attention to detail

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work location

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Fast food

Rank(s) of chefs

• Sushi chef

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Take customers' orders
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Package take-out food
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Food safety/handling skills
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Place dishes in storage area
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Additional information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Subsidised public transportation
• Parking available