Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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, a part of the renowned Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, is expanding its exceptional Japanese cuisine brand to Nashville, Tennessee. Known for serving fresh and authentic sushi with warm and relaxed hospitality, Sushi-san offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and professional growth. With over 100 nationally recognized restaurants, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises has built a strong reputation for excellent food, superior service, and as an employer that truly values its team members. This expansion presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and passionate team committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Lettuce Entertain You... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in sushi preparation or culinary arts preferred
- Ability to use knives safely and proficiently
- Availability to work varied shifts including weekends
- Ability to follow written and spoken instructions
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move weights as required
- Willingness to work in a noisy, crowded, and temperature-variable environment
- Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in sushi preparation or related culinary field preferred
- Proficiency with sushi knives and fish butchering
- Strong understanding of food safety standards and sanitation
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment
- Attention to detail and quality
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift weights up to 50 pounds
Job Duties
- Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items including 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 sushi and sashimi knives
- Safely and effectively operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Work a variety of hours, days, and shifts including weekends
- Effectively communicate 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 with variable noise and temperature levels
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand and walk for entire shifts and move safely through all restaurant areas, including stairs and uneven or slick surfaces
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
- Read thermometers correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to the coordinator
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
- Understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and employment conditions
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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