Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki is hiring Head Chef.

Description

Position Info:

• Position: Head Chef
• Terms of employment: Full-time, Permanent 
• Wage: $38.50/hour
• Working Hours: 30-40 hours/week 
• Number of Positions: 2
• Work Location: 208 East Island Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 2H7

Benefits:

• 4% vacation pay 

Job Duties:

• Plan and develop Japanese-inspired menus featuring sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, noodles and grilled dishes, while maintaining the restaurant’s established culinary concept and quality standards.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of specialty Japanese dishes requiring advanced knowledge of fish selection, trimming, portioning, knife techniques, sushi rice preparation, rolling, grilling and professional food presentation.
• Create and test new recipes, seasonal menu items and house-special rolls by combining traditional Japanese cooking methods with contemporary flavours and presentation techniques.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen employees during food preparation and service to ensure that all dishes are produced accurately, efficiently and consistently.
• Train and instruct kitchen staff in specialized Japanese food preparation techniques, including raw fish handling, sushi and sashimi preparation, roll assembly, sauce preparation, grilling, garnishing and plating.
• Demonstrate the proper use of specialized kitchen tools and equipment, including Japanese knives, sushi preparation equipment, grills, fryers and food-temperature control equipment.
• Establish and enforce standardized recipes, portion specifications, plating procedures and food-quality controls to maintain consistency across dine-in and takeout orders.
• Inspect seafood, meat, produce and other ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability, and determine the quantities of food and kitchen supplies required for daily operations.
• Requisition ingredients and kitchen supplies and maintain accurate records of inventory, food consumption, waste, food costs and related operating data.
• Review ingredient usage, menu pricing, food costs and kitchen operating expenses, and implement appropriate portion-control and waste-reduction measures.
• Ensure that meals are prepared in accordance with food-safety, sanitation and allergen-control procedures, including the preparation of modified dishes for customers with food allergies or dietary intolerances.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and assign preparation and cooking duties based on employees’ experience and technical abilities to ensure timely service during peak operating periods.

Job requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years of commercial cooking experience in Japanese cuisine is required
• Education: Completion of secondary school is required 
• Language: English  

How to Apply:

• Company Information: 1528274 B.C. Ltd dba Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki
• Email address: recruit.samuraisushi@outlook.com
• Please apply via Email indicated above 

Job Categories: Restaurant. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 318 days.

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