Sushi Chef Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Sushi Chef to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies;
- Prepare all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri and sashimi;
- Select fresh fruits and vegetables to make high-quality dishes (like avocado, mango and carrots);
- Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine;
- Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed;
- Add additional flavors to sushi rolls with ginger, rice vinegar, wasabi and soy sauce, when appropriate;
- Manage food prep activities, like boiling rice;
- Maintain hygiene principles in all cooking areas and clean your space at the end of the shift;
- Recommend new, modern recipes, like sushi burgers;
- Create a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, unagi).
Requirements:
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English;
- Certification from accredited advanced food safety program; Extensive knowledge of food safety and VSP;
- 2+ year experience in a supervisory position preferably in a multi-nationality setting with a proven ability to provide orientation and training;
- 3+ years experience in a 5 star+ hotel, cruise ship or high-profile restaurant performing the functions of a sushi chef;
- Extensive knowledge of working with sushi, preferred: degree from accredited culinary college or university.