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This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: The Madison Club, set outside of La Quinta, CA.
The Madison Club is seeking a Sushi Cook to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department.
The Sushi Cook is responsible for crafting amazing fresh fish dishes for our guests and assisting the Sushi Chef with preparation to ensure quality and consistency. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities
Assist with any member or guest issues/concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
Ensure the items prepared are always of the highest quality possible, both in presentation and taste; Prepare for regular spot checks for menu accuracy and taste in all areas.
Understand and maintain sushi menu standards for exception and consistent service.
Anticipate daily business levels and communicate needs for inventory and preparations for service to minimize any spoiled or contaminated products.
Complete all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening/closing checklists daily.
Ensures that spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not in use, i.e., cracked/chipped china, glassware, and trains staff to do the same. Notifies any non-usable products to the Stewarding Supervisor to record as breakage and insures that par levels of equipment are kept up to date.
Champion a clean and safe work environment by ensuring all safety, health, and food handling standards are followed.
Recommend or present new menu items to the Sushi Chef utilizing research on new or local products, trends, and member requests which deliver on financial target and quality expectations.
Understand the quality and quantity of the ingredients, suggest modifications or other ingredients to be used.
Attend department meetings and trainings as necessary.
Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Culinary degree or certificate strongly preferred.

Food handler card required within 7 days of hire.
At least two (2) years of culinary experience in high end sushi restaurants.
Extensive knowledge of sushi preparation.
Has complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes.
Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues.
Additional Requirements
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits
Competitive Pay or Wage Range
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
Holiday Pay
Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
Work-Family Culture

The Company's good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $24.00 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location

About Discovery Land Company

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts throughout North America. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don't build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world's top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - https://discoverylandco.com

About the Project - The Madison Club

The Madison Club is the most exclusive private residential community in La Quinta, California offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. In this tradition, it is a place of effortless grace and charm. The ambiance is one of quiet sophistication, intimacy and understated luxury. Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California's classic old-line country clubs - https://madisonclubca.com/