Sushi Chef

Sustainable Restaurant Group•Portland, OR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose. Through our food, our service and our spirit, we are offering an experience that seeks to inspire. Sushi Chefs at Bamboo Sushi work with the kitchen and FOH teams to ensure consistent and timely preparation of ingredients & sushi bar menu items. Sushi Chefs will progress through three stations, dependent on skill level: Roll case: focus on vegetable prep, making sushi rice, and mastering the production of our sushi rolls. Front case: focus on fish breakdown, developing expertise of fish cuts, mastering the production of nigiri and sashimi, creating omakase experiences for guests, interacting with guests sitting at sushi bar. Wheel: focus on organizing orders coming in with those in production, also making sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. We strive to create a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We believe in a workforce where everyone is respected for their thoughts and ideas, creating an inspiring environment that everyone is proud to be a part of every day. We work with our employees, guests, partners and community to build a path forward to equality for everyone. We value equal pay, equal rights and equal opportunity for advancement for ALL.

Requirements

1 or more years of experience working in high-volume and/or guest-facing food service preferred
Knowledge in proper food and drink handling & storage
Sushi Chefs: 1-2 years culinary experience or culinary education preferred

Responsibilities

Following company policies, state and food safety and sanitation standards
Maintaining clean and organized workstations by always practicing safe and sanitary food handling
Continued education surrounding Japanese cuisine and beverages
Additional duties may apply specific to each position
Ensure consistent and timely preparation of ingredients & sushi bar menu items
Progress through three stations: Roll case, Front case, and Wheel
Focus on vegetable prep, making sushi rice, and mastering the production of sushi rolls
Focus on fish breakdown, developing expertise of fish cuts, mastering the production of nigiri and sashimi, creating omakase experiences for guests, interacting with guests sitting at sushi bar
Focus on organizing orders coming in with those in production, also making sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi