Sushi Chef

at  Food Lovers Market

Helderberg Rural, Western Cape
Permanent -
8 hrs p/shift
Work schedule: 6 shifts per week
TBC p/month
Start date: ASAP
Job description
This is a summary of what the job involves to help you decide if you are a good fit.
Sushi chef will be held accountable for preparation of all food components for the Sushi Department. Will need to check the quality and variety of ingredients on a daily basis. Will need to compile a variety of sushi types and display them on the conveyor belt or in pre-packs for customer convenience. Will need to dispose of unsold sushi and keep work area clean and of a high hygiene standard.
What you’ll do

This is a list of tasks that you will be responsible for doing on your days at work.

• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure that all sushi is prepared and ready for compiling.
• Being able to follow the recipes using all the correct quantities of ingredients as well as creating new recipe templates for all new products before the products are made.
• When an ingredient is close to out of stock and order from the correct supplier.
• Take accurate stock take on a weekly basis
• Assist in the preparation of sushi ingredients, including cutting, slicing, and rolling.
• Learn and practice sushi-making techniques, such as nigiri, sashimi, maki, and more.
• Collaborate with fellow sushi chefs to ensure efficient workflow and timely service.
• Maintain a clean and organised sushi station, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of sushi supplies.
• Participate in maintaining the quality and consistency of sushi dishes.

Preferences
Meeting the preferences would be a plus, but if you don’t, it won’t stop companies from considering you.
Application Process
This is a list of things you will need to do when completing your application to this job.

• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure that all sushi is prepared and ready for compiling.
• Being able to follow the recipes using all the correct quantities of ingredients as well as creating new recipe templates for all new products before the products are made.
• When an ingredient is close to out of stock and order from the correct supplier.
• Take accurate stock take on a weekly basis
• Assist in the preparation of sushi ingredients, including cutting, slicing, and rolling.
• Learn and practice sushi-making techniques, such as nigiri, sashimi, maki, and more.
• Collaborate with fellow sushi chefs to ensure efficient workflow and timely service.
• Maintain a clean and organised sushi station, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of sushi supplies.
• Participate in maintaining the quality and consistency of sushi dishes