Line Cook - Kissaki

Manhasset, NY 11030

About the Job

Here at Kissaki, we are looking for a chef to prepare/execute sushi and other Japanese apps/dishes in accordance with food, health, safety regulations, and restaurant standards.

The candidate must have a full understanding of how to accommodate customers' dietary/allergy considerations.

Responsibilities:

Cutting, chopping, slicing, and fileting different types of produce/proteins (especially different types of fish).
Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, fish, and other foods used to prepare dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
Preparing various dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before/during/after every use.
Ensuring that all prep list/checklist and any ordering need is being done every day for consistency purposes.

Requirements:

The ability to stand for long periods of time.
Excellent time-management skills.
The ability to work under pressure while maintaining the best product quality.

To be successful as a team member at KHG, you must ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Ultimately, an exceptional member should work well under pressure, work well with a team, and maintain restaurant standards at all times.

About Kissaki:

We strive to create a unique and innovative culinary experience grounded in Japanese tradition.In the pursuit of these experiences, we follow 3 Core Values:• Hone our Craft: we hone our skills as hospitality professionals and we use those skills – our craft - to create a consistent experience for our guests; plate by plate and location by location.• Seek out Balance: the Kissaki experience is comprised of the full spectrum of flavors, textures, and personal connections. We provide moments that are familiar and comforting, and those that are exciting and new; the balance exists where each part of the spectrum is shared with and received by the guest.• Strive for Success: we push ourselves daily in order to reach daily milestones; we create our own opportunities and we create our own success; we don’t wait for it to happen!

Source : Kissaki