Sushi Helper
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O-Ku Sushi Raleigh
Raleigh, NC, US
Summary
Prepare high-quality sushi and nigiri while adhering to standard portion sizes and plating norms. Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and assist in the preparation of banquet event orders.
Job Description
Sushi Helper
Now Offering a Signing Bonus for Sushi Chefs & Sushi Rollers!
We are currently seeking experienced Sushi Chefs and Sushi Rollers to join our team. We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus to qualified candidates: $500 after 90 days of employment and an additional $500 after six months.
If you’re passionate about your craft and looking to join a supportive, fast-paced team, we’d love to hear from you.
Hospitality Starts Here:
Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!
Why Us:
Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.
The Role:
You are a talented, passionate and creative Sushi Helper with the fire inside to delicately slice up any fish that swims your way. Every ounce of love goes into each piece of nigiri you prepare, ultimately creating a party for taste buds.
What we will ask of you:
- Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality of sushi for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to other members regarding sushi culinary cooking procedures and plating
- Prepare and present all food items, hot and cold per sushi outlet standards and norms
- Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products serves
- Assist in the preparation all banquet event orders
- Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
- Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty
Requirements for Success:
- A minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Basic food cost knowledge
- Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees
- Ability to model and act in accordance with The Indigo Road guiding principle
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
- Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer and celebrating 15 years in 2024, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. Based in the Southeast, IRHG is founded upon the core principle of serving with love and creating memorable experiences for all. In 2019, IRHG marked its tenth anniversary by being named a Forbes Small Giant and appearing on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, and in 2020 announced its new venture into lodging with a focus on food & beverage-driven boutique hotels. The Indigo Road’s dedication to excellence in food and beverage was recognized in multiple years (’18,’19,’20, and ‘24) by Palmer being named a semifinalist by the James Beard Foundation’s award for Outstanding Restaurateur. For more information on the portfolio, team, core values and services, visit the website.
Founded
2009
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
North Charleston, South Carolina
Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer and celebrating 15 years in 2024, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. Based in the Southeast, IRHG is founded upon the core principle of serving with love and creating memorable experiences for all. In 2019, IRHG marked its tenth anniversary by being named a Forbes Small Giant and appearing on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, and in 2020 announced its new venture into lodging with a focus on food & beverage-driven boutique hotels. The Indigo Road’s dedication to excellence in food and beverage was recognized in multiple years (’18,’19,’20, and ‘24) by Palmer being named a semifinalist by the James Beard Foundation’s award for Outstanding Restaurateur. For more information on the portfolio, team, core values and services, visit the website.
Founded
2009
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
North Charleston, South Carolina