Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
We’re hiring people to join our team as SUSHI COOKS!
A Few of Our Sushi Cook Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
- Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 401(k)
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
Sushi Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items with a focus on sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi.
Essential Functions
- Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items (including but not limited to sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi) according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Butcher whole fish and cut, trim and prepare consumer-sized portions of fish
- Ability to use knives proficiently including but not limited to sushi and sashimi knives
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Skills Required
- Fast-Paced Experience
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $26.00)
Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Teamwork
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Customer Service Orientation
Stress Management
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Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago. The restaurant boasts two terraces and a dining room that overlooks the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Miru is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by a selection of sharable dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.
Awards / Distinctions
20252023
