Sushi Cook

Sage Hospitality Group•Portland, OR

17h

About The Position

The Sushi Cook ensures proper service from the sushi station by maintaining quality control, following recipes, and meeting sanitation standards. The role prepares food consistently according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server orders. It also involves preparing anticipated items without overproducing, maintaining proper food temperatures and storage, checking pars and setting up the line, monitoring shortages, returning and labeling unused food, and helping control food costs and waste.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or another organization.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate with kitchen staff.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing up to 70 pounds; periodic climbing; bending; traveling 30–50 feet regularly; and standing continuously during preparation and service.
Moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with staff.
Excellent vision to assess food preparation.
Moderate comprehension and literacy to read records and special requests.

Nice To Haves

Sushi rolling experience in a high-volume operation.

Responsibilities

Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production standards, portion standards, and server orders.
Prepare items in advance while avoiding production beyond estimated needs.
Date food containers, rotate stock according to standard operating procedures, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check pars for the shift, determine preparation needs and freezer pulls, and set up the line.
Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
Return unused food items to designated storage areas and cover and date perishables.
Help address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to standard operating procedures.
Maintain quality control and proper sanitation at the sushi station.

Benefits

Medical insurance with the employer covering up to 70% of premiums, with wellness credit
Dental insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
Vision insurance
401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, subject to safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
Health Savings Account with qualifying medical plans and up to $1,000 company contribution
Health, Dependent, and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional pet, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
WINFertility guidance for associates enrolled in a Sage medical plan
Complimentary cafeteria
$50 monthly TriMet 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
Hotel and restaurant discounts
Employee referral bonus program, up to $1,000 per referral