Sushi Chef (Day & Overnight Shifts Needed)

Orbital Kitchens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Sushi Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a self-starter with leadership qualities, ready to tackle a high volume of orders and create exquisite sushi dishes. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll prepare a variety of sushi items, ensuring each plate meets the highest standards. If you have a passion for sushi and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Don't miss the chance to be part of an innovative kitchen that values creativity and teamwork!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Sushi restaurant is required.
• Expertise in preparing various types of fish and sushi dishes.

Responsibilities

• Follow exact recipes for sushi production including Maki, Nigiri, and Sashimi.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Fish fabrication techniques

Food Safety and Sanitation

Cutting and chopping skills

Education

NYC Food Protection Course Certification

Job description

The Sushi Chef is a self-starter and team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and can handle a high volume of orders.

Requirements:

• Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all items from Sushi production, including but not limited to Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, and Crudo.
• Ability to perform a variety of fish fabrication techniques
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and Sanitation practices with attention to detail
• Cutting, chopping, slicing, and fileting different types of produce/proteins (especially different types of fish)

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

• 3+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant
• Ability to prepare fish (fishmonger, fish butchery).
• Previous New York restaurant experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Education/Credentials:

• NYC Food Protection Course Certification (preferred)

Hours Needed:

• We are looking for AM shifts: 9/10 am -6 pm
• We are looking for PM shifts: 6 pm -2 am/ 3 am

Orbital Kitchens is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.