Traveling Sushi Chef — Fresh Foods, Temp Assignment

Hana Brands; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Hana Brands in Kentucky seeks a Temp Sushi and Fresh Foods Chef to prepare sushi rice, cut fish and produce, and handle other fresh foods while upholding strict food safety and maintaining a clean workstation.

This temporary assignment offers live sushi bar experience with travel arrangements and hotel benefits when away from home, plus potential ownership opportunities for high performers within Hana Brands.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of food handling experience, plus either sushi rolling experience or a culinary degree.
• Excellent knife skills — cutting large fish for sashimi and nigiri, prepping vegetables for rolls.
• Valid food handler's card, or the ability to obtain one before your first shift.
• Expert knowledge of food safety regulations and safe food handling practice.
• Able to communicate with customers and teammates in English well enough to take orders, answer questions, and follow food safety instruction.
• Demonstrated professionalism in front of the customers and respect for co-workers and workplace at all times.

Responsibilities

• Expert in cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish, vegetables, and produce.
• Adhering to training guide/manual specs, creating rolls based upon guidelines provided to each kiosk.
• Preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice to spec, consistently, every shift.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established company guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation and food safety.
• Preparing various fresh foods including entrees and cut fruit, if required.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes.
• Expert understanding of food waste and costs and how it impacts the goals of the kiosk.
• Producing to par levels and to the day's expected volume so the case stays full without over-producing.
• Creating an expectation for an clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi and food preparation before every use.
• Greeting and communicating with customers to ensure that they feel valued as our customer.
• Getting up to speed quickly in a store you have not worked before — its layout, par levels, equipment and host requirements.

Skills

People Skills

Expert Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Independent Worker

Cost & Waste Control

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hana Brands in Kentucky seeks a Temp Sushi and Fresh Foods Chef to prepare sushi rice, cut fish and produce, and handle other fresh foods while upholding strict food safety and maintaining a clean workstation.

This temporary assignment offers live sushi bar experience with travel arrangements and hotel benefits when away from home, plus potential ownership opportunities for high performers within Hana Brands.