Sushi Chef

Sushi Chef

We are looking for a sushi chef to join our culinary team. Sushi chef responsibilities include handling a wide range of raw fish, seafood and other ingredients, managing food cost and fulfilling all orders with high quality standard and great customer service.

Sushi Yugen is the top 3 Japanese restaurant in Canada and our executive chef from Japan has over 25 years of experience.

Responsibilities

· Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.

· Preparing various types of nigiri and Japanese dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.

· Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.

· Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products and maintaining food cost

· Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.

· Communicating with server staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met

Qualifications:

· At least 2 years' experience in making nigiri sushi

· Able to work in fast-paced environment and a team player

· Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.

· Exceptional customer service skills.

· Knowledge of Japanese is an asset

· Passionate and knowledgeable with Japanese cuisine, providing recommendations and creating excellent guest experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Salary will be discussed at the interview and based on the work experience

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Japanese Culinary: minimum 2 years
• Chef: minimum 3 years

Work Location: One location

Pay: $17.60-$35.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5H 3S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person