Sushi Chef

Job Summary:
Become a Chef at Sanjo Sushi

Do you have experience in the kitchen and a passion for cooking? We’re looking for skilled and organized chefs/cooks who can handle the pressure and maintain high hygiene standards. You will be working from Thursday - Sunday

What We’re Looking For:

- Good experience in cooking
- Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety
- Ability to handle pressure
- Strong organizational skills
- Passion for culinary arts
- Willingness to learn (for those with less experience)

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Access to premium ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment
- Employee discounts on our delicious sushi

Why Join Us?
We are a creative culinary team. Even though we are a little neighborhood Japanese restaurant, we do some fun and innovative stuff as a chef team. Our owner chef is not hesitant to try new cooking methods or techniques. If you are someone who loves to create unique dishes and serve them to the table, we are the right fit for you

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare a variety of sushi dishes according to established recipes and standards
- Ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients used in sushi preparation
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi station and kitchen area
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient and timely food service
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Assist in inventory management and ordering supplies as needed
- Provide guidance and training to junior sushi chefs, as required

**Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Previous experience working in a restaurant or food industry, preferably in a sushi or Japanese cuisine setting
- Proficient in various sushi techniques, including rolling, cutting, and presentation
- Excellent knife skills and ability to handle raw fish safely
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in food quality
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

If you have a passion for sushi and enjoy creating delicious dishes, we would love to hear from you. Join our team of talented chefs and contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our customers.

Note: All positions at our establishment are paid positions, including internships.

**Qualifications**
- Strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food service
- Demonstrated experience in a restaurant or kitchen setting
- Knowledge of food safety protocols and regulations
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Familiarity with meat-cutting techniques
- Prior experience in the food industry is a must

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- sushi: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person