Sushi Helper

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to be part of a dynamic hospitality team

Fast-paced working environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking experienced Sushi Chefs. A $1,000 signing bonus is available for qualified candidates, offered in two parts. You will prepare high-quality sushi and train other staff while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in hospitality.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of culinary experience and a passion for sushi. The position provides competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi according to quality standards and kitchen procedures.
• Train and guide staff on sushi cooking techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the work area.
• Handle, store, and rotate food products safely.
• Assist in closing the kitchen and follow closing checklists.

Skills

Kitchen preparation and line cook experience

Knife handling skills

Food safety and sanitation

Basic food cost knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Now Offering a Signing Bonus for Sushi Chefs & Sushi Rollers! We are currently seeking experienced Sushi Chefs and Sushi Rollers to join our team. We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus to qualified candidates: $500 after 90 days of employment and an additional $500 after six months. If you’re passionate about your craft and looking to join a supportive, fast-paced team, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it\'s a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you\'ll best take care of our guests. It\'s working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role

You are a talented, passionate and creative Sushi Helper with the fire inside to delicately slice up any fish that swims your way. Every ounce of love goes into each piece of nigiri you prepare, ultimately creating a party for taste buds.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality of sushi for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to other members regarding sushi culinary cooking procedures and plating
• Prepare and present all food items, hot and cold per sushi outlet standards and norms
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves
• Assist in the preparation all banquet event orders
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
• 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 work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
• 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 kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

Qualifications

• A minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Basic food cost knowledge
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees
• Ability to model and act in accordance with The Indigo Road guiding principle

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.