sushi chef

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Ranks of chefs:

Sushi chef.

Tasks:

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

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.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

• On-site housing options.
• Transportation provided by employer.
• Parking available.