Sushi Chef - PR

Shakou Restaurants; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakou Restaurants in Park Ridge seeks a Sushi Chef responsible for preparing and presenting sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi. You will follow recipes and maintain high food safety and portion controls while collaborating with the Head Sushi Chef.

The role involves setting up and breaking down kitchen stations, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring clean, organized prep areas to support efficient service.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handlers Certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow all safety, knives, and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi per recipes and directives.
• Maintain portion controls and food safety/quality standards.
• Prepare plate presentations and set up stations per tickets.
• Communicate with Head Sushi Chef regarding orders and issues.
• Wash and clean raw ingredients and manage proper hold times for refrigerated items.
• Inspect and sanitize prep areas and equipment.
• Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Well-organized

Multi-tasking

Food safety awareness

Uniform hygiene

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Sushi Chefs are responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of all menu items with a focus on sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items (including but not limited to sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi) according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests as directed by the Head Sushi Chef.
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Prepare plate presentations, correctly set up according to tickets, or as directed by the Executive Chef or Head Sushi Chef.
• Open line of communication with the Head Sushi Chef, including any concerns or challenges in fulfilling orders or tickets.
• Wash and clean raw food products; follow proper hold times for refrigerated products placing them back in coolers timely.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Responsible for the setup, operation, breakdown, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Assists with stocking and organizing daily and weekly deliveries and setting up the restaurant kitchen stations.
• Assist the Head Sushi Chef as directed.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy.
• Food Handlers certificates are required.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Comply and execute all workplace safety, including knives, and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Promote a positive and collaborative employee culture designed to support customer needs.

Education and Experience

• No previous Sushi Chef experience is necessary but preferred.
• Depending on experience, could be required to shadow another Sushi Chef as training.
• Must pass a written test regarding Shakou’s menu.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Location Park Ridge

This position is currently accepting applications.