Sushi Cook

Sage Hospitality•Portland, OR

5d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Sushi Cook ensures proper service from the sushi station through quality control, following recipes and maintaining proper sanitation levels. The role prepares food to consistent recipe, production, and portion standards; supports station setup and preparation; and follows procedures for food storage, dating, rotation, temperature control, and waste management. The position is based at The Nines in Portland, which features Urban Farmer and Departure, and reflects the hotel’s hospitality and sustainability commitments.

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 physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing up to 70 pounds; periodic climbing; bending; frequent mobility; and continuous standing.
Moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with staff.
Excellent vision to assess food preparation.
Moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and special requests.

Nice To Haves

Sushi rolling experience in a high-volume operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of consistent quality according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server orders.
Prepare food items in advance based on estimated needs, avoiding overproduction.
Date food containers and rotate food according to SOP; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check shift pars, determine preparation and freezer-pull needs, and set up the line.
Note out-of-stock items and potential shortages.
Return unused food to designated storage areas at the end of the shift, covering and dating perishables.
Help develop plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control waste, loss, and usage according to SOP.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with the employer covering up to 70% of premiums for eligible associates who receive the wellness credit.
Dental and vision insurance.
401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, subject to safe harbor requirements and no vesting period.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and up to $1,000 company contribution.
Health, dependent-care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.
Optional pet, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
WINFertility guidance for associates enrolled in the Sage medical plan.
Complimentary associate 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.
Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and other offerings.
Employee referral bonus program, with up to $1,000 per referral.