Sushi Cook - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a skilled Sushi Cook to join their team at the TAO Restaurant in Los Angeles. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and execution of all food items, while interacting with team members and supervisors with politeness and courtesy to ensure gracious hospitality. The Sushi Cook will anticipate and accommodate guest needs, handle dietary restrictions, accurately follow orders, and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment. This position requires in-depth knowledge of recipes, general venue knowledge, and compliance with sanitation standards. The cook will communicate product needs, check cover counts and BEOs, and perform opening and closing procedures, including stocking, setting up 'mise en place' following FIFO and company standards, and sanitizing their station. They will also report any equipment damage, attend pre-service meetings and training sessions, learn from colleagues, and lead by example with a positive and professional attitude. The role involves working as part of a team, assisting with additional tasks as assigned, and demonstrating knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality and its partners.

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

Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality, consistency, and execution of all food items.
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