Sushi Cook

Sage Hospitality Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Food Preparation Associate for their sushi station. The role involves preparing food consistently according to recipes, managing inventory, and ensuring sanitation standards are met. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume operation, especially in sushi preparation. Join a progressive employer recognized for its health and sustainability efforts, offering a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) program with employer matching

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related position, preferably in high volume sushi operation.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes.
• Control food waste and manage inventory.
• Ensure proper food sanitation and temperature.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

To ensure proper service from the sushi station through quality control, following recipes and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover / date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education / Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Sushi rolling in a high volume operation preferred.

Knowledge / Skills

• Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying : Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Departure is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work . As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, Departure offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.