Prep Cook / Saucier

Sushi-san - Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

EAP & Wellness

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Sushi-san - Nashville is hiring pastry cooks to join our brand-new location, known for exceptional Japanese cuisine and warm hospitality. You will assist in the preparation, production and presentation of pastries and desserts.

We offer strong benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, restaurant discounts and an Employee Assistance Program. Flexible hours, weekend shifts, and a supportive, team-focused environment are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and basic dessert assembly.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present pastries and desserts per recipes.
• Work varied hours, including weekends.
• Safely use tools and equipment, including knives.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Team player

Stamina

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We are hiring people to join our team asPASTRY COOKS!

A Few of Our Pastry Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Join the team at the brand-new Sushi-san in Nashville! Sushi-san is known for serving exceptional Japanese cuisine with warm, relaxed hospitality. Join one of Lettuce Entertain You’s most exciting restaurant brands as we expand to Tennessee. Whether you're looking to grow your career or join a fast-paced, fun team, Sushi-san offers the perfect opportunity to be part of something special.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Pastry Cooksare r esponsible for assisting in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and/or desserts.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, produce and present pastries/baked goods and/or desserts according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed