Premium Cook Sushi

MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is seeking a highly skilled Sushi Chef to prepare sushi dishes in line with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards.

Responsibilities include preparing sushi rice, cutting and filleting fish, and placing orders for supplies. You will customize orders according to preferences and allergies, ensuring top-quality ingredients and calm performance during peak times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience working in sushi restaurants.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent contamination.
• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.
• Reporting problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.
• Sterilizing utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before use.
• Communicating with wait staff to meet special requests and allergies.
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members on-site.

Skills

Sushi prep

Food safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Culinary Arts or ACF certification

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

We are looking to hire a highly skilled Sushi Chef to prepare sushi dishes in accordance with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards. The Sushi Chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations. To be successful as a Sushi Chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Ultimately, an exceptional Sushi Chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

What will you do?

• 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.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience working in sushi restaurants.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills

Special Requirements

• Able to walk and stand during the entire shift.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment.

Hourly Pay Range

$30.75—$30.75 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including consideringrequests for reasonable accommodations as required.