Entry-Level Sushi Chef: Knife Skills & Rolling

Hana Group; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group North America is seeking a Sushi Chef I to join our team at the Red Bank, NJ location. This entry point role focuses on mastering knife skills, sushi rice preparation, and safe food handling, with development during the training phase.

You will prepare various sushi dishes, maintain high quality standards, and work under pressure to support busy service periods while upholding our restaurant's standards and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Valid food handler’s license, with sound knowledge of food safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to work under pressure with sound judgement.
• Encompass the company mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish and vegetables
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the STL 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
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use
• Greeting and communicating with customers to ensure that they feel valued as our customer
• This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

People Skills

Core Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality and Food Safety

Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Job description

Hana Group North America is seeking a Sushi Chef I to join our team at the Red Bank, NJ location. This entry point role focuses on mastering knife skills, sushi rice preparation, and safe food handling, with development during the training phase.

You will prepare various sushi dishes, maintain high quality standards, and work under pressure to support busy service periods while upholding our restaurant's standards and customer experience.