Sushi Chef - Sushi Prep

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to prepare sauces and a variety of sushi items, primarily at the bar, delivering a fun, guest-friendly experience.

You will monitor portioning, maintain cleanliness of the sushi bar and equipment, and work with the kitchen team to ensure consistent quality and presentation.

Requires at least 2 years in kitchen prep with sushi experience, able to lift 40 pounds, and communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• Experience in sushi preparation and front-of-house service preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly with manager, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Capable of reaching, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours) and read/write English well.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests at the sushi bar and seating area.
• Adheres to uniform policy as a guest-facing position.
• Prepares meats, seafood, vegetables and other items using broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Maintains 100% quality of products served.
• Complies with standard portion sizes, methods, and kitchen rules.

Skills

Food preparation

Sushi quality control

English communication

Safety & sanitation

Time management

Job description

Summary of Position

The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing sauces and sushi items for our guests in accordance with the restaurant's food preparations and service guidelines. Primarily works in front of guests while preparing food at the sushi bar and ensuring a fun and inviting experience. Monitors and ensures the correct portioning of food prepared and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the sushi bar area and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes guest upon arrival and when seated at the sushi bar area.
• Adheres to company uniform policy being a guest facing position.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, oven, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the station properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity or role.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with manager, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.