Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.25 - $30.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
simple IRA
employee discount
Job Description
Momiji is a thriving sushi restaurant and bar that began its journey in 2010 as a modest establishment with just five tabletops. Over the years, it has rapidly grown into a beloved dining destination known for transforming the way people experience and enjoy sushi and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant prides itself on blending traditional sushi-making techniques with creative culinary innovations, delivering dishes that are both authentic and visually captivating. Momiji has earned a reputation for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all customers, fostering a memorable dining experience.
As a family-owned and operated business, Momiji values its employees and emphasizes a team-oriented culture. The company strongly supports professional growth and development, often promoting from within to encourage career advancement. Those who join Momiji are expected to be passionate, dedicated, and customer-service focused individuals who contribute positively to the community and team spirit. The establishment’s commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion is apparent in its hiring practices and daily operations, ensuring a respectful and supportive workplace for all.
The available Sushi Chef position is integral to Momiji’s culinary team, responsible for crafting high-quality sushi and other menu items that meet exacting standards of freshness, flavor, and presentation. This role requires precision in following recipes, skillful ingredient preparation, and excellent communication with both kitchen and service staff. The Sushi Chef must work efficiently in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities also include food stocking, inventory control, and supporting other kitchen activities as needed.
This role is essential to maintaining Momiji’s reputation for quality and excellence in sushi cuisine. The Sushi Chef collaborates closely with the Head Sushi Chef to ensure seamless kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and adherence to health regulations. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and able to operate across various cooking stations within the kitchen. Momiji offers a rewarding work environment with benefits such as medical and dental insurance, paid time off, sick leave, a Simple IRA plan, and employee discounts. At Momiji, every team member is valued and plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to customers.
As a family-owned and operated business, Momiji values its employees and emphasizes a team-oriented culture. The company strongly supports professional growth and development, often promoting from within to encourage career advancement. Those who join Momiji are expected to be passionate, dedicated, and customer-service focused individuals who contribute positively to the community and team spirit. The establishment’s commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion is apparent in its hiring practices and daily operations, ensuring a respectful and supportive workplace for all.
The available Sushi Chef position is integral to Momiji’s culinary team, responsible for crafting high-quality sushi and other menu items that meet exacting standards of freshness, flavor, and presentation. This role requires precision in following recipes, skillful ingredient preparation, and excellent communication with both kitchen and service staff. The Sushi Chef must work efficiently in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities also include food stocking, inventory control, and supporting other kitchen activities as needed.
This role is essential to maintaining Momiji’s reputation for quality and excellence in sushi cuisine. The Sushi Chef collaborates closely with the Head Sushi Chef to ensure seamless kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and adherence to health regulations. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and able to operate across various cooking stations within the kitchen. Momiji offers a rewarding work environment with benefits such as medical and dental insurance, paid time off, sick leave, a Simple IRA plan, and employee discounts. At Momiji, every team member is valued and plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to customers.
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk continually throughout the entire shift
- Ability to lift carry and stack items weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to bend stoop and reach while carrying items up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to extreme heat steam and cold present in a kitchen environment
- Must have manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks
- This position is not eligible for telework flex schedule or additional holidays
Job Qualifications
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and keep a consistent fast tempo
- Must have a good and positive attitude
- Must have a good understanding of menu and cooking methods such as using knives stove fryer steamer and oven
- Must be reliable and have a good attendance record
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Must be able to follow all health and safety policies and procedures
- Must be able to function in the primary chef secondary chef and sushi end stations
Job Duties
- Operates in the sushi bar and/or back of the house ensuring that food is prepared safely effectively and according to specifications and or requests
- Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and complete
- Follows recipes including measuring ingredients weighing and mixing ingredients
- Bakes grills steams boils fries and chops meat seafood fruits vegetables and grains
- Presents and garnishes final dishes so that they are visually attractive
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment
- Contributes to stocking ordering and purchasing of ingredients ensuring that the necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while also minimizing spoilage/waste by communicating needs to the Head Sushi Chef
- Communicates any issues with kitchen equipment utensils or other operating supplies to the Head Sushi Chef
- Handles and stores different types or ingredients in appropriate ways
- Maintains food and safety sanitation standards policies and procedures
- Assists the serving staff as needed
- Assists other kitchen staff as needed
- Cleans outside of kitchen such as the dining room as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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