Cook

Tsunami Restaurant and Sushi Bar; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsunami Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Salt Lake City is seeking a skilled line cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, and cook with precision during dinner service.

You must maintain a clean, organized station, work well with servers and chefs, and comply with safety and sanitation standards. Experience in a fast-paced, multi-ethnic kitchen is preferred. Competitive wages and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with following recipes and preparing ingredients.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures and safe food handling.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients (chopping, peeling, cutting).
• Cook food using various utensils or grillers.
• Monitor and adjust cooking, ensure presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen clean and orderly, sanitize stations at shift end.
• Monitor inventory, stock items, and report shortages.

Skills

Cooking skills

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be detailed in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.ACCOUNTABILITIESSet up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipmentPrepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)Cook food in various utensils or grillersCheck food while cooking to stir or turnEnsure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are servedKeep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchenEnsure all food and other items are stored properlyCheck quality of ingredientsMonitor stock and place orders when there are shortagesJOB REQUIREMENTSExperience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakewareKnowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)Ability to follow all sanitation proceduresAbility to work in a teamVery good communication skillsExcellent physical condition and staminaBEHAVOURAL COMPETENCIESAdaptability and Flexibility: Able to change direction as priorities shift and thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.Creativity and Innovation: The ability to introduce new or novel concepts or ways of doing things.Dependability: Fulfills commitments consistently and can be counted on to do what they agree to do.Judgment: Ability to weigh alternative actions and make decisions that incorporate opinions, facts, tangible and/or intangible factors.Pride in Work: Seeks to do a job correctly and is driven by being associated with doing high quality work.Prioritization: Effectively arranges goals, tasks and projects in order of greatest importance to achieve success.Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common causes.Trustworthy: Proven, reliable, individual who can be counted on to do that they say they will do.Positional expectationsMaintain all certification requirements. Submit new food handlers/ alcohol certification prior to the expiration dateReport to work on time, ready to work.Maintain and well-groomed professional appearance and adhere to uniform standardsDeliver excellent customer service at all timesReport to work on time, ready to workProvide consistent support to servers and other staffmaintain cleanliness in your areaBe familiar with menus, and company processes in an effort to answer questions when asked.Abide by Tsunami Rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbookAbide by state and federal regulations regarding all restaurant operation, safety, and sanitation.Measure and assemble ingredients for menu itemsCollaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hoursMaintain accurate food inventoriesProperly store food items at appropriate temperaturesRotate stock items as per established proceduresRestock kitchen for subsequent shiftsEnsure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift