Sushi Cook, Famous Foods - Nori Bar

Resort World Las Vegas; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major luxury resort is seeking a skilled Sushi Cook to create high-quality sushi dishes and support the kitchen team. Responsibilities include ingredient preparation, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have culinary experience, particularly in a luxury setting, and be able to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a sushi cook or in a related field.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality sushi dishes in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate inventories and communicate restocking needs.
• Assist chefs in execution of specific kitchen tasks.

Skills

recipe execution

fish fabrication

cleanliness and organization

Education

Culinary arts degree or related training

Job description

Summary Statement:

Sushi cook for Famous Foods, Nori Bar will support the Sushi chefs and work on varied stations within the kitchen. This position will support kitchen team, conduct product inventories, and ensure preparation of all sushi items, and ensure highest quality is met for outlet standards.

PrimaryJob Duties:– Includes but is not limited to:

• Prepare high-quality sushi dishes in a timely manner.
• Ensure all ingredients are prepped properly and sushi, sashimi and sushi rolls are prepared and plated according to restaurant standards and recipes.
• Delicately prepare sushi using detailed techniques and ensure high-quality presentation while plating.
• Assist the chefs in execution of specific tasks, even those unrelated to sushi or station prep.
• Maximize production during peak business hours by assisting other sushi cooks and or hot line cooks.
• Maintain accurate inventories and communicate restocking needs to management to avoid shortages during service.
• Adhering to all Southern Nevada Health District Health Code Regulations.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications: Includes but is not limited to:

• Ability to execute recipes, fabricate fish, maintain a clean, organized and sanitized station.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a sushi cook
• Previous experience working in a large, luxury resort setting.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience within a sushi cook or directly related operational area/field.
• At least 18 years of Age.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Preferred:

• Culinary arts degree or a related field or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain the following:
  • Food Handler Card

Physical Demands:

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

• How is work typically performed? Typical restaurant/kitchen environment
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality
• Prolonged standing/waking
• Bending and reaching
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, lifting and maneuvering items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Eye/hand coordination
• Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions