Sushi Cook

Harri; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Miru, located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago, seeks sushi cooks to prepare sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi with attention to detail and quality. This role supports a high-energy kitchen and requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to food-safety standards.

The position offers robust benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) and meal discounts, with opportunities to grow within Lettuce Entertain You’s portfolio of restaurants in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Experience in sushi preparation preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and follow specifications.
• Capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi ingredients and items according to recipes.
• Butcher fish and portion appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the station.
• Coordinate with team to ensure timely service.
• Follow safety guidelines and food handling procedures.
• Support other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Knives

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as SUSHI COOKS!

A Few of Our Sushi 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)

Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago. The restaurant boasts two terraces and a dining room that overlooks the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Miru is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by a selection of sharable dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.

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

SUSHI COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Essential Functions

• 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
• Butcher whole fish and cut, trim and prepare consumer-sized portions of fish
• Ability to use knives proficiently including but not limited to sushi and sashimi knives
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multitask 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 and maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
• 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