Cook I Sushi - Zen | Full-Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; ChampionsGate (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in ChampionsGate, Florida, seeks a skilled culinary professional to prepare high-quality sushi and other dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The successful candidate will work closely with a team, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in a sushi bar setting, possess Florida food safety certification, and demonstrate proficiency in preparing food items following standard recipes. A dynamic and engaging work atmosphere awaits you.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in an Upscale Sushi Bar.
• Ability to follow recipes for consistency.
• Understanding of food preparation and storage standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and guest specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and food storage standards.
• Check and maintain cooking times and temperatures.

Skills

Sushi making

Food safety standards

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Education

Florida food safety certification

Sushi related education

Tools

Cooking utensils

Ovens

Knives

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times. Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food for service and to serve on line.
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Ability to use a rice cooker properly.
• Specialty in high end sushi making necessary.
• Product identity a must and proper butchery of sushi grade fish.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Omni Hotel standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product.
• Work cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a team.
• Maintain food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Support procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
• Maintain all coolers and freezers, prep area and equipment up to State of Florida Health Department codes at all times.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• 1 year minimum Upscale Sushi Bar related experience is required.
• Sushi related education is preferred but not required.
• Must have State of Florida food safety certification.

Physical Requirements

• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity needed in hands to operate knives, spatulas, tongs, etc.
• Position requires bending, continuous standing, pushing, pulling carrying & lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work standing up in a confined area for long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to food and beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Tools & Equipment

• Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, slicer, knives, VCM, robot coups, blenders, burr mixers.
• Ovens, grills, stoves, flat tops, salamanders.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.