Wakasakura (Irvine)_DSOD Sushi Prep

Description

Essential Duties:

• Ensuring the store is neat, clean, and presentable is the responsibility of all employees in our company.
• Provide proper customer service as per the company’s expectations, which is defined in .
• Fulfill the task list and follow the schedule requirements in a timely and accurate manner all the time.
• Prepare a wide variety of sushi dishes, including appetizers, nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls, with precision and artistry.
• Ensure the highest quality and freshness of ingredients, adhering to strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Demonstrate exceptional knife skills and proper techniques in fish and seafood handling, cutting, and slicing.
• Maintain a clean and organized sushi station, including the proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Work as part of the kitchen team, coordinate and prioritize orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of sushi dishes to customers.
• Collaborate with the management team to optimize inventory levels, control food costs, and maintain profitability.
  Assist with organizing and stocking clean dishes, utensils, and cookware to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Work as part of the kitchen team to ensure a clean and organized work environment, promptly addressing any potential safety hazards.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling and disposal of waste, and assisting in maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.
• Assist in other areas of the restaurant, when necessary, such as food preparation, plating, or general cleaning duties, to contribute to the overall success of the team.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• You must be over 18 years old.
• You must be authorized to work for any U.S. employers.
• Certified Food Handler is preferred.
• Food preparation: washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients.
• Proficiency in handling and using knives for cutting and prepping food.
• Proven experience working as a line cook or a sushi line in a similar culinary role, demonstrating a solid understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and food safety practices.
• Knowledge of sushi techniques, family with authentic Japanese cuisine, and traditional sushi ingredients are pluses
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, salamanders, broilers, fryers, and other essential culinary tools.
• An ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision to ensure consistency and quality in every dish prepared.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team, supporting and assisting colleagues as needed.
• Ability to withstand long hours of standing, working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment, and lifting heavy objects (e.g., pots, pans, and food supplies).
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the operation’s schedule.