Sushi / Maki Cook, Katsuya

With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine.

Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered to be traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing the former with California style cuisine. This innovation ignited the new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.

Job Summary

The Sushi / Maki Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest quality food is served at all times. The Sushi / Maki Cook handles all aspects of their assigned cooking station – sets up, stock product, cook, and presents dishes according to recipes, cleans, sanitizes and maintains equipment, utensils and tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares all types of maki products to the guest. Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items.'
• Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine
• Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality. Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience relevant to this position.
• Food Handler Certification
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of weights, measurements, volume and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Must be able to work quickly in a confined area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast pace and high-volume environment
• Understands and enforce federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations.
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations and requests while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other associates.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on continuous schedule.
• Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States.

Vaccination Requirements

Please note that all hired candidates will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to begin work at this venue.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with a disability to perform the described essential functions where possible.

Other Duties

This job description has been approved by the Company. Please note this job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature, level and expectation of the work to be performed. It is not designed to cover a complete list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or activities associated with this position, as they may change at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment

We have a policy of zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination by any employee, vendor or guest. Nothing herein shall prevent or discourage an employee from notifying the Company if they are exposed to conduct of any type which makes them feel uncomfortable when performing their job duties.

sbe Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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