Specialty Cook-Sushi

L'Auberge Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

L'Auberge Lake Charles is looking for a skilled sushi chef to provide outstanding customer service and maintain high standards in food preparation. The candidate must have a Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in cooking and 6 months in sushi preparation. This role requires effective communication with guests and team members, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years progressive cooking experience.
• 6 months of sushi preparation and cooking experience required.
• Ability to prepare stocks, soups, and mother sauces.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service and trains personnel.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area and safety reporting.
• Moves effectively and efficiently around the work area.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Sushi preparation

Cooking techniques

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well‑being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service, positively affecting interactions with customers and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
• Assists all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Trains personnel to prepare sushi foods according to Pinnacle Entertainment, inc.’s standards.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper storing of any leftover foods.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Communicates effectively with front‑of‑the‑house staff.
• Communicates effectively with restaurant guests at the sushi bar.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area and reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas, and accidents.
• Works in an environment subject to varying levels of heat, noise, and potential hazards such as wet floors, heavy‑duty cutlery, knives, and choppers.
• Inspects and maintains all areas for which responsible.
• Reviews and comprehends all necessary documentation.
• Uses all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Moves effectively and efficiently around the work area.
• Lifts, moves, and pushes or pulls up to 50 pounds throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Communicates effectively with customers and all levels of employees.
• Observes and directs actions of subordinates.

Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks, soups, and mother sauces. Ability to prepare all varieties of meat and seafood. Hands‑on cooking experience: minimum 2 years progressive cooking experience, or completion of a Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship, plus a minimum of 6 months of sushi preparation and cooking experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer