Elite Sushi Cook: Craft High-End, High-Tempo Plates

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality, operator of Katsuya, seeks a Sushi Cook in Los Angeles to prepare ingredients and assemble dishes per recipes, while maintaining hygiene and speed in a fast-paced setting.

Role emphasizes fish cutting, quality checks, and strict food safety practices, with inventory management and clear communication with staff. Must meet age and work authorization requirements for the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in high-end, service-focused environment.
• It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain the current status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies.
• ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Responsibilities

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a "sense of urgency" attitude for the completion of responsibilities/tasks

Job description

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality, operator of Katsuya, seeks a Sushi Cook in Los Angeles to prepare ingredients and assemble dishes per recipes, while maintaining hygiene and speed in a fast-paced setting.

Role emphasizes fish cutting, quality checks, and strict food safety practices, with inventory management and clear communication with staff. Must meet age and work authorization requirements for the United States.