Sushi Cook

Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $28.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job Description

Sushi-san is a renowned restaurant brand known for its exceptional Japanese cuisine and warm, relaxed hospitality. Originating from the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises group, Sushi-san is expanding its acclaimed culinary presence to Nashville, Tennessee. The company boasts over 100 nationally recognized restaurants celebrated for their excellent food, superior service, and supportive work environments. Joining Sushi-san means becoming part of a vibrant, fast-paced team dedicated to creativity, passion, and delivering top-notch dining experiences. The company fosters an inclusive culture with career-long training, development opportunities, and a deeply rooted commitment to employee wellbeing.

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Job Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift
able to move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
availability to work various shifts including weekends
ability to operate kitchen tools and knives safely
capability to work in a confined, crowded space with varying noise and temperature levels
effective communication skills in written and spoken English
ability to follow detailed instructions
commitment to maintaining food safety and hygiene practices

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
previous experience as a sushi cook or in a related culinary role preferred
proficiency with sushi and sashimi knife techniques
strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to communicate effectively in English
excellent multitasking and organizational skills
dedication to quality and detail
ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
team-oriented mindset

Job Duties

Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items including but not limited to sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi according to prescribed recipes and special requests
butcher whole fish and cut, trim and prepare consumer-sized portions of fish
use knives proficiently including but not limited to sushi and sashimi knives
safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment including knives
work a variety of hours, days and shifts including weekends
effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directions
multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
communicate any food delays or issues to coordinator
accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment including those outlined in the employee handbook
get along well with others and be a team player
perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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