Sushi Chef / Stir-fry Chef

Dexterra Group; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef in Abbotsford, Canada. The role involves preparing and serving sushi, developing new recipes, and ensuring a safe and engaging customer experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, possess strong customer service skills, and have at least 5 years of experience in sushi and Japanese cuisine. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while enhancing culinary offerings with local ingredients and creative recipes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working primarily with sushi and Japanese cuisine.
• Serve Safe and FoodSafe certified.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both customers, clients, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve sushi using traditional preparation methods.
• Develop new and creative recipe ideas and presentations.
• Ensure that food safety and security procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist with ensuring inventory is adequately maintained.

Skills

Passionate about food

Customer service

Sushi and Japanese cuisine experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

• Prepare, cook, and serve sushi, working extensively with fish, rice, and vegetables using traditional preparation methods
• Pay close attention to the presentation of the food and in creating a unique food service experience for our guests, creating dishes in view of our customers
• Develop new and creative recipe ideas and presentations that can be used when working with the various ingredients
• Get to know our guests and clients, building a relationship and listening to their feedback to help improve our culinary offerings and service
• Champion the Dana Hospitality brand; embrace local suppliers and local sourcing opportunities, create delicious food items using preparation techniques that maintain the nutritious content of the food, create as many items from scratch as possible, and empower the staff to be adaptive and willing to change directions to accommodate customer requests
• Maintain and implement any new Company procedures and programs including diet and allergy awareness
• Ensure that food safety and security procedures are implemented and maintained using HACCP guidelines for preparing, packaging, & serving sushi – especially as it pertains to raw seafood
• Assist with ensuring inventory is adequately maintained including complying with maintenance of food rotation to minimize spoilage
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Passionate about food - you’re always looking for new ideas to incorporate into your recipes
• Customer Service comes naturally to you, you are engaging and can’t help but make friends with people
• 5 years of experience working primarily with sushi and Japanese cuisine
• Serve Safe and FoodSafe certified with dedication to creating a safe work environment
• Present a professional image and the ability to communicate clearly with both customers, clients, and senior management
• Able to juggle multiple tasks at a time while prioritizing the most important