Sushi Cook - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and execution of all food items, interacting with team members and supervisors politely and courteously to ensure gracious hospitality. The Sushi Cook will anticipate and accommodate guest needs, handle allergy and dietary restrictions, and accurately follow orders from the POS system or expeditor. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the station, kitchen, and venue is crucial. The position requires following supervisor instructions, communicating with and supporting co-workers, and possessing in-depth knowledge of recipes to execute them to company standards. General knowledge of the venue and compliance with Department of Health and company sanitation standards are also necessary. The role involves communicating product needs to chefs and support staff, checking cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets. Proper station setup, opening/closing procedures (stocking, mise en place, sanitizing, side-work), and reporting equipment damage are key responsibilities. The Sushi Cook will attend daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings, learning by observing and sharing knowledge. A positive and professional attitude, knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality and its partners, and teamwork are essential. Additional tasks as assigned will also be part of the role.

Requirements

2 years sushi culinary experience required.
Experience as a sushi cook in a high-volume culinary operation required.
Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Nice To Haves

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue sushi cook training

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue.
Follow supervisor’s instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standard.
Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs, and the support staff.
Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
Properly sets-up station, performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: Stocks station with prescribed supplies, Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards, Wipes down and sanitizes station, Performs opening side-work as prescribed, Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned