Experienced Sushi Chef

Aburi Market Ltd., is a premium Japanese gourmet market in West Vancouver. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sushi Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The successful candidate will bring authentic sushi preparation techniques, creativity, and strong leadership skills to ensure exceptional quality and consistency in every dish. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled sushi professional to contribute to a growing brand known for its innovation, artistry, and dedication to traditional Japanese cuisine.

Expertise and experience with Japanese cuisine is a keycomponent of this role since you will be training, supervising, and mentoring cooks and kitchen staff.

Only candidates with culinary training will be considered.

• Work Location: 1350 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 0B5
• Hours: 30 to 33 hours/week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Vacancy: One (1)

Language: English

Education:

· Other trades certificate or diploma

· Culinary arts/chef training

Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.

Ranks of chefs

· Sushi chef

· Fish chef

Tasks:

· Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items

· Estimate labour costs

· Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory

· Analyze operating costs and other data

· Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff

· Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers

· Create new recipes

· Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food

· Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets

· Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

· Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions

· Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

· Requisition food and kitchen supplies

· Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs

· Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants

· Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

· Recruit and hire staff

· Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

· Leading/instructing individuals

· Inspect kitchen and food service areas

Supervision

· ~ 11-15 people

Applicable certificates, licences, memberships, and/or courses

· Cook Trade Certification

· Safe Food Handling certificate

· Cook Red Seal Certificate

· Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Cuisine specialties

· Sushi preparation techniques

· Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

· Fish and seafood

Work conditions and physical capabilities

· Fast-paced environment

· Work under pressure

· Tight deadlines

· Handling heavy loads

· Physically demanding

· Attention to detail

· Combination of sitting, standing, walking

· Standing for extended periods

· Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

· Leadership

· Dependability

· Efficient interpersonal skills

· Excellent oral communication

· Flexibility

· Initiative

· Organized

· Reliability

· Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

· Dental plan

· Health care plan

· Vision care benefits

Aburi Market Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

How to Apply:

By email:

Include this reference number in your application

AM-1029

Here is what you must include in your application:

· References attesting experience

· Cover letter

· Job reference number

· Proof of the requested certifications

Please answer the following questions when applying:

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Do you have experience working in this field?

Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 33 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)
• Red Seal (preferred)

Work Location: In person