Sushi Cook - Modita

CRG Dining • Indianapolis, IN

7d

About The Position

The Sushi Cook prepares sushi and other menu dishes in a full-scratch kitchen focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The role involves preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, cutting and filleting fish, inspecting ingredients, and preparing dishes to established standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety. The cook may customize orders to accommodate guest preferences and food allergies and communicates with wait staff to ensure special requests are met.

The Sushi Cook maintains a clean and safe work area, monitors food supplies, and reports kitchen equipment problems to the manager on duty. The role requires working effectively in a fast-paced kitchen and maintaining restaurant standards during busy periods. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a sushi cook in a restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality food.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy pots and pans.
• Tolerance for exposure to heat, steam, and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, and fillet different types of fish.
• Inspect the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used in sushi dishes, and notify the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef when quality is substandard.
• Prepare sushi dishes according to established guidelines for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintain a clean work environment to prevent food contamination.
• Regularly take inventory of food supplies.
• Report kitchen equipment problems to the manager on duty.
• Communicate with wait staff to ensure special requests and food allergy considerations are met.
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation, industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices in line with ServSafe guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic kitchen environment.
• Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed