Sushi Cook

Sushi-San- River North; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

SUSHI-SAN River North in Chicago, IL is hiring SUSHI COOKS to prepare, produce and present sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi with consistency and care in a fast-paced restaurant. You will join a lively Lettuce Entertain You team, enjoy benefits like restaurant discounts, health insurance and paid vacation, and contribute to a culture of caring and creativity.

Ideal candidates are team players who can multitask, follow recipes, read a thermometer, work weekends, and keep food safety and quality at

Qualifications

• Experience in sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi preparation.
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly.
• Able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi items and ingredients per recipes and requests.
• Butcher whole fish and prepare portions.
• Use sushi knives and sashimi knives safely.
• Work varied hours, including weekends.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Follow portion controls and par levels.
• Communicate delays or issues to the coordinator.
• Keep a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Team player

Stamina

Multitasking

Tools

Thermometer

Job description

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

A Few of Our Sushi CookBenefits:

• 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)

SUSHI-SAN is known for elevated, exceptional Japanese cuisine and service within a relaxed atmosphere, all underscored by the beats of Golden Age Hip Hop. Join one of the hottest River North dining establishments in a fast-paced, fun team environment, and jumpstart your career in the Lettuce Entertain You team.

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