Cook Sushi - Zen

Job Purpose:

To ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications.

• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times. Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food for service and to serve on line.
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Ability to use a rice cooker properly
• Specialty in high end sushi making necessary.
• Product identity a must and proper butchery of sushi grade fish.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and Eco Sure standards at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Omni Hotel standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product.
• Work cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a team.
• Maintain food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Support procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
• Maintain all coolers and freezers, prep area and equipment up to State of Florida Health Department codes at all times.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• 1 year minimum Upscale Sushi Bar related experience is required.
• Sushi related education is preferred but not required.
• Must have State of Florida food safety certification.

• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment
• Sufficient manual dexterity needed in hands to operate knives, spatulas, tongs, etc.
• Position requires bending, continuous standing, pushing, pulling carrying & lifting up to 70 lbs
• Ability to work standing up in a confined area for long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures
• Exposure to food and beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to food items and beverages

• Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, slicer, knives, VCM, robot coups, blenders, burr mixers
• Ovens, grills, stoves, flat tops, salamanders