Sushi Lead Cook – JWU

Industry:

Company: Wegmans Food Markets

Location:
770 Broadway New York, NY 10003

Availability Requirement for this role:
Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:
Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Range:
$23 – $23.75 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Sushi Lead Cook, you will lead by example helping your team to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

What will I do?

• Assist in overseeing kitchen staff, educating and sharing food passion
• Lead by example, setting the tone for an efficient work pace
• Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently
• Fully understand the sushi station operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs
• Comply with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience working as a line cook
• Experience making sushi and other types of Japanese cuisine
• Knife skills
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant ingredients and cuisine

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts
• Experience leading a team
• Highly proficient with cutting and working with whole fish
• Confident working in an open kitchen