Sushi Apprentice

Job description

Sushi Den has been named a James Beard 'Outstanding Restaurant' Semifinalist This is the Oscars of the restaurant awards

Only 20 restaurants are chosen throughout the country, and Sushi Den is the only one in Denver.

Sushi Den is located in Denver, CO, and it has been on the vanguard and regarded as one of the premier sushi and Japanese restaurants in the United States since opening Christmas 1984. Independently owned and operated, Sushi Den continually raises the bar and sets the standard for high-quality cuisine.

The Sushi Apprentice is part of the culinary team and assures quality food products are prepared and made to specifications with sanitary food handling practices at all times for the respective Sushi Chef. Responsible for cooking all prepared food to the specifications of the Sushi Chef.

Must have at least 1 year of Sushi experience or possess knife skills & two to three years of kitchen experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This job/class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Maintains and supports a positive, collaborative culture within the organization as a whole, fully embracing the culture and values statements espoused by Hiro & CO.

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with guests and co-workers.

· As needed to accomplish the task in the respective food in the cooking line.

· Select fresh fruits and vegetables to make high-quality dishes (like avocado, mango, and carrots).

· Arrives daily per published and posted scheduled on respective workdays and ready to work with proper attitude and uniform.

· Manage food prep activities.

· Coordinate with sushi chefs or supervisors that respective areas in their sushi area.

· Coordinate and works under the direction of the sushi chef/supervisor and communicate daily.

· Responsible for maintaining top-quality cleanliness in all kitchen operations.

· Works with sushi chef/supervisor to adapt and address any special event preparations as directed by the sushi chef/supervisor.

· Maintain hygiene principles in all cooking areas and clean your space at the end of the shift.

· Communicates any repair issues to the sushi chef/manager/supervisor.

· Assures safe food handling and food preparation.

· Works with sushi chef/supervisor as it relates to preparation and cooking of any food items.

· Ensure that all daily checklists are fully completed by and communicated to sushi chef/supervisor staff including opening, mid-shift, and closing responsibilities.

· Assures that all products are prepared correctly per specification without deviation before any product is presented to the front-of-house staff for presentation to guests.

· Adheres to all policies and procedures of the restaurant per Employee Handbook and posted policies and procedures.

· Meets with sushi chef/supervisor as needed and performs other duties as requested by sushi chef/supervisor or the owner.

· Attends all scheduled shift service lineups and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs other duties and special projects as requested by the supervisor.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED – Required

Culinary training from the accreted culinary institute – Preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Posses great knife skills – Required

· Kitchen experience or other closely related experience – strongly preferred

· Fine Dining experience or closely related experience – strongly preferred

Certificate or licenses:

· None

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Proficiency in kitchen equipment, machines, and utensils.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Handles or uses equipment including but not limited to; cutlery, kitchen utensils, computers, or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can be noisy, occasionally disrupted by moderately loud tones.

Performs physical motion work that involves walking or standing for prolonged amounts of time and involves sustained culinary operations. Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling – stooping and kneeling for short periods of time. Lifting - up to 50 pounds. Fingering/Grasping – writing, typing, and use of phone system.

HIRO CO & Inc. abides by the Crown Act and requires all employees to maintain professional grooming standards (i.e no unnatural hair coloring, face piercings, or face tattoos. Facial hair may not exceed beyond a mask. Long hair must be placed in a hair net and tied up).

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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Hiro & Co (dba Sushi Den and Izakaya Den) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Hiro & Co is an E-verify employer, and a background check will be conducted upon successful interview.'
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Work Remotely : No

**We run background check during the onboarding process

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8-10 hour shift

Experience:

• Sushi: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 1 year (Required)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location