Sushi Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Sushi Specialist to join our culinary team at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for preparing all food orders in a quick and timely manner, adhering to established recipes and quality standards.

• Establish and endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of our organization in accordance with our Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items to our servers.
• Responsible for preparing other various food products, ensuring the quality and presentation of food products prepared.
• Performing all station functions necessary in the prep and cooking areas.
• Providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates.
• Prepare, cook, and season all food.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of food products prepared.
• Able to prepare and serve menu items in front of guests.
• Ensure each order sent out is uniform and consistent.
• Adhere to kitchen maintenance and sanitation program.
• Control food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time, and temperature, and ensuring sanitation, handling, and storage of prepared food.
• Prepare for rush periods of work without getting behind, organizing workday to accommodate needs.
• Prepare and serve sushi according to guidelines set by the Chef.
• Prepare and serve sushi in accordance with health and safety standards set by Harrah's and NC Food Code.
• Check workstation and maintain the general cleanliness of the various cook stations throughout the kitchen.
• Keep stock on hand and organize orders.
• Protect all company assets in regard to waste, breakage, and theft.
• Maintain orders for preparation needed and ordered to meet the day's production needs.
• Fill special orders when customers request it.
• Keep errors to a minimum.
• Knowledgeable about Harrah's facilities, promotions, and services.
• Complete a task, even if overtime is involved.
• Display and arrange visual presentation of products in trays and cases.
• Apply proper cutting techniques, piece count, packaging, and labeling standards.
• Ensure all deliveries to satellite locations are being made according to standards and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all food safety guidelines and procedures are being followed as outlined in HAACP Plans and SOP's.
• Understand local sanitation, health code laws, and weights and measures requirements.
• Ensure all required logbooks, including rice pH log and temperature logs, are maintained, and verified.
• Receive and examine inventory and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Properly maintain and store company inventory, including utensils, cookware, and machinery.
• Share equipment with co-workers.
• Calibrate pH meters and thermometers.
• Monitor production volume on a daily and weekly basis.
• Abide by appearance standards.
• Complete daily shift checklist that is verified by leader before leaving.
• Perform any other duties as requested by shift leader.
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year sushi experience required.
• Two years culinary experience required.
• Serv Safe certified, knowledge of HAACP Standards required.
• Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation.
• Extensive knowledge of sushi preparation, presentation, and service.
• Must have working knowledge of fresh fish cutting and preparation.
• Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments, as well as food preparation equipment required.
• Must demonstrate knife skill associated with preparing sushi.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to operate and maintain the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, wok, other basic equipment, and other utensils when preparing food orders.
• Problem-solving abilities with the ability to quickly perform mathematical computations.
• Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene.

• Must be able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to be on feet for 8-hour shifts.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds in a cart.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, and twist items.
• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to have exposure to extreme heat or cold temperatures.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibrations, crowds, and air quality, including secondhand smoke.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.