159 - AJ's Fine Foods Sushi Chef - 44th St & Camelback
About The Position
The Sushi Chef assists in operating the prepared foods department and works with the Sushi Team Lead to achieve department sales and customer service goals. The role supports stocking, production, and merchandising while maintaining strong food safety and sanitation practices and providing excellent customer service. The Sushi Chef is responsible for sushi department production, ordering and receiving, merchandising, inventory control, sanitation, and safety. Daily preparation includes filleting fish and making sushi for the display case and customer orders in accordance with AJ’s quality standards. The chef also assists with menu planning and development, including experimenting with trends, ideas, and recipes. The position requires compliance with health department and weights-and-measures requirements, communication with meat department staff, maintaining a clean preparation area, and operating a cash register and handling payments according to company policy. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be at least 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
- Must be able to safely work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to correctly operate a cash register and handle all forms of tender per company policy.
Responsibilities
- Manage sushi department production, ordering and receiving, merchandising, inventory control, sanitation, and safety.
- Complete daily preparation, including filleting fish and preparing sushi for the sushi case and customer orders while meeting AJ’s quality standards.
- Assist with menu planning and development, including experimenting with new trends, menu ideas, and sushi recipes.
- Ensure compliance with health department and weights-and-measures requirements.
- Maintain open communication with members of the meat department.
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the preparation area.
- Operate a cash register correctly and handle cash, checks, credit cards, and ATM transactions according to company policy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Provide excellent customer service and help achieve department sales and customer service goals.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.
- Tuition reimbursement for qualified courses.
- Scholarship opportunities for continued education.
- Store discount programs (10% off household groceries).
- Fun work environment with the opportunity to nourish the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
