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The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a premier hospitality company based in the heart of New York City. Our mission is to provide an exceptional culinary experience, combining creativity and expertise to deliver a unique encounter for each of our guests.

We are seeking a skilled Sushi Cook to join our team at the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. As a Sushi Cook, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and delicious Temaki style sushi dishes, using only the freshest ingredients and maintaining the highest standards of quality, taste, and hygiene.

• Prepare a variety of Temaki style sushi dishes, including hand rolls for a Temaki style menu.
• Ensure precise and consistent cutting, slicing, and rolling techniques.
• Maintain a keen eye for the quality of fish and other ingredients, conducting regular taste tests to ensure freshness.
• Uphold quality control measures to the highest sushi standards.
• Handle and store raw fish and other perishable ingredients with the utmost care and adherence to health standards.
• Manage inventory to minimize waste and ensure optimal freshness.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of sushi orders.
• Communicate effectively to maintain a smooth flow of operations.
• Interact with customers at the sushi bar, explaining menu items, answering inquiries, and providing a personalized dining experience.
• Address customer preferences and special requests.
• Uphold a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation standards, keeping the sushi bar and kitchen area clean and organized.
• Follow proper handwashing and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain and sharpen knives regularly for optimal performance.
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.

• Preferred 1+ years of experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of various types of fish, seafood, and sushi ingredients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent knife skills and proficiency in sushi hand rolling techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).
• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.

The base pay range for this position is $18 -$22 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.