Sushi Chef at Lavington Hill House

Job description

Scope

Responsible for preparing food products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency, with strict adherence to food and health guidelines and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards established to ensure maximum internal and external customer satisfaction.

Sushi Chefs are trained in Japanese cuisine and prepare different kinds of rolls in sushi restaurant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create high quality sushi including cooking rice, rolling sushi, temperature recording, cutting and packaging for take-out and dine-in plate preparation.
• Collectively maintained fresh and appropriately prepared Asian themed elegant sashimi, nigiri and sushi.
• Clean and filleting of Salmon and other fish for sushi purposes.The preparation of prawns for sushi purposes
• The cutting and portioning of all garnish and ensuring sufficient garnish and seafood is prepared for the day/shift
• The counting and recording of stock pertaining to the sushi section
• Ensure that all containers are clean and sterilized
• Ensure that there is clean water and a clean, sterilized cloth at all times
• Ensure that the roller mat is in good condition and is covered with clean cling film daily
• Ensure that your knife is sharpened regularly and stored safely
• Ensure that your sushi display looks appetizing and clean
• Ensure that you are wearing the correct uniform and that it is clean and neat
• Check that there are sufficient side plates, bowls, soy sauce bottles and chopsticks
• Ensure that there is enough take away containers for the day
• Follow all correct HACCP procedures.
• Clean and sterilize all knives and cutting boards
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with team members and customers
• Acquire a working knowledge of hotel, in-house facilities and local information to respond to guest questions in these areas as required.
• Adhere to hotel grooming, personal hygiene and uniform standard as per the guidelines.
• Adhere to the daily checklists and notify management of any discrepancies.
• Adhere to scheduled work times by reporting promptly as scheduled.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the Head Chef/Food & Beverage Manager.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of all Kitchen equipment and ensure they are used only as intended.
• Understand, comply, and administer principals of law relating to food service establishments including but not limited to nutrition, sanitation, safety, employment law, fire, and health code regulations.

Skills And Other Competencies

• Knowledge of Japanese/Asian ingredients and fish fabrication techniques
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail
• Able to read, write, and speak in English
• Customer service oriented with a positive can do attitude.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Education Qualification

• High school graduate or equivalent experience.
• Culinary Arts Diploma/Certification

Work Experience

• Knowledge of current food trends and best practices is a plus.
• Sushi Chef with a minimum of 2 years experience in a Sushi dining restaurant.
• Prior experience as cook, sushi chef is jobs highly desirable.