Fine Dining Restaurant Chef - Casino jobs in Elkhart, IN

Sushi Chef

The sushi chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations.

To be successful as a sushi chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. An exceptional sushi chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

Sushi Chef Responsibilities:

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing Management when quality is sub-standard
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination
• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use
• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met

Sushi Chef Requirements:

• Associate degree in culinary arts or American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification is preferred.
• Proven experience working in upscale sushi restaurants is preferred
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to stand for long periods.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Winona Lake, IN 46590 (Required)

Work Location: In person