Team Member BOH

Peoplebank

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Grow with YO!- education up to degree

Private medical health plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

YO! Sushi is seeking a passionate kitchen team member in the UK to roll sushi, assist across stations, and maintain top hygiene and safety standards. You will support food preparation, work in a fast-paced environment, and participate in training to uphold YO! quality and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates thrive in team settings, handle pressure well, and enjoy working with fresh ingredients to deliver consistently high-standard dishes across sushi, hot, and prep areas.

Qualifications

A passion for great food
Competent in all areas of the kitchen including food prep and cleaning
Good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen per Health and Safety rules
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a QSR environment
Monitor stock levels to minimise waste
Assist with setup, handover and closing of workstations each shift
Complete training to maintain a safe environment for team and guests
Understand product specs to deliver high standards
Roll sushi, work the pass, handle hot section, prep raw products safely
Be a team player across the YO! team
Stay informed on YO! updates via YO! 360, Team Meetings and Briefs

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook sushi and other menu items
Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen
Support with setup, maintenance, and close-down of workstations
Work across multiple stations including sushi, hot section and pass
Adhere to food safety protocols and YO! Trail app requirements
Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality dishes on time

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Food safety

Sushi handling

Time management

Stock control

Team player

Training & learning

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

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.

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