Mystique - Sushi Cook

Big Night Entertainment Group; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Night Entertainment Group in Everett, MA is seeking a Sushi Cook to prepare and portion sushi for dine-in and take-out. You will manage rice cooking, fish cutting, packaging, and station upkeep in a high-energy setting.

You should have at least 1 year of sushi experience, a neat appearance, and the ability to work long hours in a fast-paced kitchen while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year direct sushi experience in a fast-paced, upscale bar/restaurant.
• Experience with additional types of Asian cuisine is a plus.
• Food Safety Certification is a plus.
• A neat and professional appearance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality sushi including cooking rice, rolling, cutting, and packaging for take-out and dine-in.
• Prepare sushi dishes according to guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Expertly cut, slice, and fillet fish for sushi dishes.
• Inspect ingredients for quality and alert supervisor if sub-standard.
• Set up, maintain, and clean stations following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Restock items as needed during the shift.
• Adhere to proper sanitation, personal hygiene, and food storage standards.
• Follow directions and work as part of a collaborative kitchen team.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

High-volume pace

Job description

Brief Description

As a Sushi Cook, a typical day might include the following:

• Creating high quality sushi including cooking rice, rolling sushi, temperature recording, cutting and packaging for take-out and dine-in plate preparation
• Preparing sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
• 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 Sushi Chef when quality is sub-standard
• Setting up, maintaining, and cleaning stations in practicing good safety, sanitation and organizational skills while adhering to restaurant guidelines
• Ensuring quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including good personal hygiene, cleaning of surfaces and sweeping of floors, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures
• Observing safety and security procedures, determining appropriate action beyond guidelines and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Restocking all items as needed throughout the shift
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

This job might be for you if you demonstrate the following abilities and meet the following qualifications:

• At least 1 year direct sushi experience in a fast-paced, upscale bar/restaurant
• Experience with additional types of Asian a plus
• Food Safety Certification a plus
• A neat and professional appearance
• Ability to work in a high volume/fast-paced work environment
• Proper knowledge of use and maintenance of all equipment in station
• Ability to work at efficient and consistent pace
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with co-workers
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork with other staff members
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Hours

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

• May be required to lift or move up to 30 lbs using proper lifting techniques and withstand long hours on your feet in a fast-paced, high energy environment
• Non-typical office hours will be customary including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Summary

Big Night Entertainment Group operates some of the hottest, cutting edge restaurants and nightclubs in New England such as The Grand, Big Night Live and Empire. Fueled by driven, passionate people, Big Night is known for its consistent growth, cutting edge sophisticated design, superior cuisines and raising the bar in hospitality and service standards. Big Night is an employee focused company as recognized by our staff as the Boston Globe TOP place to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes team members with various backgrounds and experiences. We believe this enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout the community. All are encouraged to apply.

Big Night is always looking for talented, ambitious professionals to join our staff. If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior guest service, we want you to join our team today.

Big Night Entertainment Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.