Sushi & Maki Cook - PM Availability

Sushi-san - Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Mental &

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical 1

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Sushi-san Nashville is hiring sushi cooks to assist in preparing and presenting sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi with focus on quality and efficiency.

Join a brand-new Sushi-san location as part of a dynamic Lettuce Entertain You team. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a national restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi to recipe standards.
• Proficient knife handling and safety awareness in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Familiarity with food safety guidelines and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi items according to recipes and guest requests.
• Butcher fish and portion ready-to-serve pieces.
• Use sushi knives and other tools safely and efficiently.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and peak times.
• Communicate clearly with team to meet kitchen needs.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

We are 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)

Join the team at the brand-new Sushi-san in Nashville! Sushi-san is known for serving exceptional Japanese cuisine with warm, relaxed hospitality. Join one of Lettuce Entertain You’s most exciting restaurant brands as we expand to Tennessee. Whether you're looking to grow your career or join a fast-paced, fun team, Sushi-san offers the perfect opportunity to be part of something special.

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

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 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 correct 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