Sushi Cook- Infusion

Job Description
Position: Sushi Cook
Department: Chefs

Purpose: To consistently provide a flawless dining experience with exceptional food, exquisite presentations and superlative service

Primary Responsibilities:• Prepare and cook and serve all sushi, food items as laid out in the menu and in accordance with the specifications on the prep sheet
• Handle line assignments as scheduled (station prep and station service)
• Mis en place
• Check condition of equipment; obtain necessary utensils, tools and supplies
• Assign or delegate work as appropriate to ensure that food production is performed to the benchmarked superior standards in accordance with all recipes and methods.
• Benchmark ever increasing standards of food and food production in the Asian Restaurant or assigned areas.
• The development of seasonal dishes and seasonal menus and the implementation of all processes and procedures to ensure consistency (i.e. recipe development, photographs, production lists, ordering specifications, yield data, etc.)
• Take all necessary steps to provide our guest with a Greenbrier experience in accordance with the five star, five diamond guidelines
• Coordinate all the logistics to successfully complete all events/functions in accordance with the guest wishes, at the highest possible standard

Secondary Responsibilities:• The organization, sanitation, care and maintenance of all kitchen equipment (cooking equipment, storage, refrigeration, small wares, work surfaces, floors, shelving, etc) in areas of responsibility
• The development, supervision and implementation of safe, sanitary, and efficient work habits of all line personnel
• The development of positive work environment and team spirit

Candidate must demonstrate the following competencies in addition to the 5 Star Service Standards for all employees:
• Analyze Issues & Make Decisions
o Gathers relevant information and facts to analyze issues
o Arrives at sound conclusions based upon analysis
o Makes timely, fact-based, and accurate decision
o Includes others in problem solving efforts when needed
o Uses good judgment
• Support Needed Change
o Demonstrates openness to new ideas
o Identifies new and better ways of doing things
o Challenges status quo appropriately
o Proactively supports and encourages needed change in the organization.
• Engage Others
o Treats others with respect
o Is accepting of others of all backgrounds
o Listens to others input, and values diverse perspectives
o Acknowledges others' efforts
o Gives effective feedback and helps others succeed
o Volunteers critical information to peers and supervisors needed to enhance organizational success and individual performance
• Contribute to Teamwork
o Looks for ways to collaborate and involve others with interest in an issue
o Discourages "we" versus "they" thinking
o Prioritizes team success over individual gain
o Builds relationships with key individuals and groups
o Ability to develop relation with co-workers
o Ability to demonstrate tasks to co-workers
o Ability to teach those under you by passing on your knowledge to co-workers and showing them how to be organized and work efficiently
• Improve Customer Service Quality and Processes
o Works to improve customer service
o Seeks to ensure that processes are aligned with customer needs as role allows in effort to improve customer service
o Identifies, implements, and/or influences ways to improve processes that directly or indirectly impact customer
• Drive for Results
o Demonstrates a sense of urgency to accomplish goals
o Delivers on commitments
o Drives for results in a way consistent with core values
o Plans and executes work effectively and efficiently
o Works on getting added results
o Plans to prevent problems
o Gets results the right way
o Develops action plans to achieve goals
• Demonstrate Personal Leadership
o Consistently behaves in accordance with company values and ethical principles
o Shows consistency between words and actions
o Demonstrates openness to feedback and willingness to grow and learn
o Is confident and maintains composure even in stressful situations
o Encourages accountability in others
o Seeks responsibility, solicits feedback from others and uses failures to improve self and others.
o Coaches others
o Provides direct and constructive feedback when others are falling short of expectations
o Accepts responsibility for getting the job done
o Guides others in work tasks and overall work place safety
• Demonstrate Technical Skills
o Maintains and updates own technical knowledge and skills as determined important to the team
o Shares skills and knowledge with others as needed to perform for and add value to the team or organization
o Continually strives for improvement through situational experience and solicitation of feedback
o Can handle advanced and unusual tasks

Normal Working Hours:• 5 - 6 days per week (8-10 hours per day)
• Days off vary
• Hours vary

Past Work Experience Requirements:• Complete Knowledge of all types of Sushi, Sashimi as well as all of the asian cold and hot dishes.
• 5 years experience in food production at The Greenbrier or similar facility or completion of 3 years Culinary Apprenticeship
• Catering experience preferred

Educational Requirements:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus experience
• A.O.S. or A.S. Degree in culinary arts plus 3 years experience

Technical Requirements:
• Must be able to interact with guests daily, in an open kitchen
• West Virginia Food Handler's Permit
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Excellent work ethic
• Good Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Must be able to lead a highly motivated team
• Proficient in all aspects of the culinary arts and have a thorough knowledge of all Sushi and Sashimi production, as well as Asian cuisine
• Must be innovative and creative
• Computer Literate (basic understanding of excel and word programs)

Required Supervision:• Report to Sous Chef on duty and Executive Chef
• Supervise 3-6 people to succeed in five star quality and food production

Other Requirements:• Consistent demonstration of the Ten Essential Attributes
• Able to receive constructive criticism
• Good time management skills

*Requirements are subject to change

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