Sushi Production Cook

Gravitas, LLC; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas, LLC in Beverly Hills is seeking a Sushi Production Cook to prep ingredients to recipe standards and maintain compliance with CA health department standards.

The role involves breaking down fish into portions, cooking sushi rice, and producing garnishes, rolls, sashimi, and nigiri while keeping the station clean and coordinating daily with the culinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a sushi production/sushi cook role or similar.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers’ card.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Break down fish into useable, identical portions.
• Cook and season sushi rice.
• Produce garnishes for sushi dishes.
• Produce rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.
• Clean and sanitize the sushi station daily per health department standards.
• Communicate ordering needs to the chefs daily.
• Rotate all product per FIFO to ensure quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sushi production experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Food Handlers' card

Flexible schedule

Job description

Position Summary:

The Sushi Production Cook is responsible for ensuring that all sushi ingredients are prepped to recipe standards. They are also responsible for ensuring that all product is held according to CA health department standards.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Breaking down fish into useable, identical portions.
• Cooking and seasoning sushi rice.
• Producing all garnishes for sushi dishes.
• Producing rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the sushi station daily according to health department standards
• Communicating ordering needs to the chefs on a daily basis.
• Rotation of all product according to FIFO to ensure high quality product.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

Skills/Experience:

• At least 1 year in a sushi production/sushi cook role or role with similar experience.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers’ card.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.