Sushi Chef - BAR

Shakou Restaurants • Barrington, IL

10d

About The Position

Sushi Chefs prepare, produce, and present menu items, with a focus on sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi. They prepare ingredients and dishes according to recipes and special requests, follow portioning controls and par levels, and maintain food safety and quality standards. The role includes setting up and presenting plates according to tickets and communicating with the Head Sushi Chef about order-related concerns or challenges.

Sushi Chefs clean and handle raw food products safely, maintain sanitary preparation areas, and set up, operate, break down, and clean kitchen equipment. They also help stock and organize deliveries, set up kitchen stations, assist the Head Sushi Chef as directed, and perform other duties as needed. Prior sushi-chef experience is not required, though it is preferred; training may include shadowing another Sushi Chef, depending on experience. Candidates must pass a written test on Shakou’s menu.

Requirements

• Food Handler certificates are required.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized and able to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Comply with workplace safety, knife-safety, and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Promote a positive, collaborative employee culture that supports customer needs.
• Pass a written test regarding Shakou’s menu.
• Report to work in a neat, clean uniform and maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Sushi Chef experience is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and ingredients for menu dishes, including sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi, according to recipes or special requests from the Head Sushi Chef.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Prepare plate presentations and set up dishes according to tickets or directions from the Executive Chef or Head Sushi Chef.
• Communicate with the Head Sushi Chef about concerns or challenges in fulfilling orders or tickets.
• Wash and clean raw food products and follow refrigerated-product hold times, returning products to coolers promptly.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Set up, operate, break down, and clean kitchen equipment.
• Assist with stocking and organizing daily and weekly deliveries and setting up restaurant kitchen stations.
• Assist the Head Sushi Chef as directed and perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed