Sushi Cook

Sage HospitalityPortland, OR
Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring proper service from the sushi station through quality control, following recipes, and maintaining proper sanitation levels. The Nines, Portland, is a unique establishment that embraces its historic retail past, offers dual culinary destinations, lives a sustainability philosophy, immerses guests in local art, and embodies a sophisticated Portland spirit. All associates contribute to creating welcoming and inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are paramount.

Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Ability to communicate with kitchen staff.
  • Lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs.
  • Continuous standing, usually all day.
  • Moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
  • Excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
  • Moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.

Nice To Haves

  • Sushi rolling in a high volume operation preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
  • Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
  • Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
  • Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
  • Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
  • Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
  • Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits
  • Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
  • Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
  • Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
  • Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
  • Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage
  • Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
  • Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Complimentary cafeteria
  • $50 TriMet monthly subsidy
  • Calm Health Application Subscription
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
  • Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
  • Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
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