Sushi Chef

Yo

Leicester

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Professional qualifications support

Private medical plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Gym discounts

Job summary

YO! is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members in Leicester to join our fast-paced operation. You will prep food, roll sushi, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen following Trail app procedures. We value passion for great food, teamwork and a willingness to learn.

Join a dynamic, globally expanding brand offering fantastic hours, food perks and opportunities to grow with YO!, while contributing to sustainable practices and guest satisfaction across our venues.

Qualifications

Passion for great food and guest experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, managing multiple tasks.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare and plate dishes across kitchen sections.
Roll sushi and handle hot & cold prep.
Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout shifts.
Follow Trail app workflows and product specs.
Support with daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Health & Safety

Sushi preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Trail app

Job description

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

About You

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:

You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
You will always strive to do your best.
You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
You will want to be part of our success story.

A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion.
You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations.
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques.
Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures.
Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment
Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste.
To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift
You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests.
You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards.
You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app.
You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!.
You will keep yourself well informed of what’s going on and what’s new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs.
You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift.
You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability.
You will be ensuring daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately.
You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app.

We're proud to offer:

Fantastic working hours
Free YO! food - What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu
Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work
Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform
50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends
Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some of the actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon
sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid"
1/3 rd of our Restaurant menu is plant-led and we are proud member of the Global Tuna Alliance
Free trip to Japan! - our Annual Awards ceremony celebrates your success - with the winners being awarded a trip to Japan
Job security - Joining an award-winning, globally expanding business gives you the opportunity to grow your career alongside us