Sushi Assistant-Kaiyo Grill

Purpose Statement

The Sushi Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of the sushi bar and ensures that all quality, cost, and safety standards are adhered to and in compliance.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Daily set up and break down of sushi bar; restocking of all products as needed.
• Assist Sushi Chef with ordering and receiving; ensure all products needed are ordered and the pre- determined specifications are followed.
• Daily briefing with Sushi Chef to review specials and changes; knowledge of all recipes and cooking techniques.
• Continuous inspection of sushi bar products to ensure high quality and that proper rotation is maintained; diligent care of all utensils, and non-food items, proper procedures for maintaining knives.
• Cross train in other culinary positions to fill in where necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new menus.
• Ensure observance of all Florida State health standards and the installation of correct food handling procedures as well as maintaining proper sanitation.
• Knowledge of restaurant standards of operations.
• Must be flexible to work as needed, and/or business demands, and/or as requested.
• Standard hours 32-40 hours each week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of one year cooking experience necessary
• Previous Chef experience and formal culinary training preferred
• Current State of Florida Food Manager Certification
• Interpret information in spreadsheets, diagrams, cost reports & computer generated information; be able to compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, commission, markups and selling price, ratio and proportion, percentages, surface, volumes, and weights and measures.
• Knowledge of Spanish helpful