Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a Sushi Chef for a new Asian inspired Restaurant based in Geroge. You will work alongside the Head Chef to manage food stock and handle a wide range of ingredients, with attention to detail to fulfill quality standards.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
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Creating a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, unagi)
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Preparing all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri and sashimi
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Manage and lead the kitchen staff in chef’s absence
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Coordinate with our wait staff to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies
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Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine
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Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
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Oversee and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
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Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
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Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
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Train and assess staff on the job
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Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
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Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
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Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities
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Assists head chef with menu creation
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Monitor and maintain hygiene and health and safety principles
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Maintain staff and leave rosters
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Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature
REQUIREMENTS:
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Matric, Culinary Diploma preferred
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Preferably +/- 2 years previous experience in a senior chef role
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Work experience as a Sushi Chef or at an Asian restaurant
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Good knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques
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Own transport with valid driver’s license
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Ability to work both fast and accurately
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Leadership and management skills
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Able to work in a team
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Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook)
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Exceptional customer-service skills
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Excellent written & oral communication skills
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Strong organisational skills
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Attention to detail
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Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)
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Ability to work under pressure
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Creative problem-solving skills
To apply please send your CV, references and profile photo today... Good Luck!
