Overview

The overall objective and purpose of the Sushi Cook position is to prepare food for the sushi bar and dining rooms including preparation, flavoring, and cooking process for daily sushi specials and sushi menu. The incumbent is responsible for preparing quality food and pleasing presentations to Orion’s specifications, as well as meeting food handling and quality assurance standards. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the PHR Mission Tenants

Responsibilities

Level One

Prepares sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi and other Sushi items

Prepares raw fish nigiri in an appropriate manner.

Responsible for Training and mentoring new Cook 2’s

Makes sushi rice with perfect form and consistency.

Manages storage of fruits, vegetables, and meat such as crab, eel, salmon, and tuna.

To complete temperature books of hot and cool food.

To complete the equipment check list and walk through and notify if any problem with equipment.

To properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served including accommodating special guests’ requests.

To rotate food in walking coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.

To maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas.

To communicate the need for goods to be ordered to kitchen leadership.

To follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations.

To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate leader in a timely and professional manner.

To be able to read, understand and produce in a timely manner.

To maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items.

Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes.

Maintain neat, clean and professional appearance according to standards

Comply with all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions

To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the property handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.

To attend all training and meetings as directed.

To perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed.

Assists in monthly food inventories

Assist with nightly food production lists

Qualifications

TypeQualificationSkillUnderstanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.SkillGood knowledge of production and operations in all forms of sushiSkillMust be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.SkillGood knowledge of sushi methods, sauces, soups and other sushi skillsSkillProficient in fish butchery, to include whole fish and fabrication of filets for sushi and sashimiSkillProficient in preparation of all menu items on both the lunch, and dinner menu.SkillMust have proficient knowledge of sautéing, culling, broiling, poaching, boiling, steaming and braising.SkillKnowledge of fabrication of basic proteins required.SkillAbility to effectively communicate and multi-taskSkillProficient in handling knives and culinary toolsSkillBasic knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as POS (point of sale) systemsExperience2+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope - requiredExperienceExperience within luxury brand/markets - preferred