JOB SUMMARY

Considered a Chef de Partie responsible for running the sushi operations. Prepares and presents sushi and related food products to customers.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cook and manage the entire process of making high quality sushi including cooking sushi rice, making rolls and sushi, temperature recording, cutting and packaging for take-out and dine-in plate preparation.

• Create a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, unagi.)
• Select fresh fruits and vegetables to make high-quality dishes (like avocado, mango and carrots.)
• Add additional flavors to sushi rolls with ginger, rice vinegar, wasabi and soy sauce, when appropriate.
• Manage food prep activities, like boiling rice.
• Coordinate with wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies.
• Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine.
• Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed.
• Recommend new, modern recipes, like sushi burgers.
• Maintain sanitation of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area; keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to assure compliance with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.

Qualifications:  

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Sushi Chefs? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Demonstrate high-level knife skills and special skills associated with sushi prep, production and presentation.
• Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques.
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Sushi making experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as a part of team.
• Able to stand on feet for extended period of time.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.