Sushi Chef

Join our dynamic culinary team at Brookhaven Market located in Arlington Heights, IL, where your passion for sushi meets an exciting, fast-paced environment. As a Full-Time Sushi Chef, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity while serving high-quality, fresh sushi to our valued customers. Working onsite, you'll experience the vibrant energy of our market and engage directly with our customers, enhancing their shopping experience through your craftsmanship. With a competitive pay range of $17 to $22 per hour, you’ll be rewarded for your talent and dedication.

You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. If you are ready to take your sushi artistry to the next level and contribute to a customer-focused culture, we invite you to apply and be part of something special at Brookhaven Market.

Brookhaven Market: Who We Are

At Brookhaven Market, we're more than just a chain of family-owned grocery stores; we're dedicated to crafting memorable customer experiences. Our mission is to bring the world's best foods to the communities we serve, ensuring every shopping trip is a journey of culinary delight.

Your role as a Sushi Chef

As a Full-Time Sushi Chef at Brookhaven Market, your responsibilities will include preparing and cooking sushi rice to achieve the perfect consistency and flavor. You'll slice fresh fish and other ingredients with precision, assemble a variety of sushi products including maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls, and package sushi trays for retail shelving. Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and organized sushi station is essential, along with rotating products according to food safety and freshness standards. You'll adhere to local health department guidelines and store food safety procedures, labeling packages with accurate pricing and sell-by dates. Monitoring ingredient levels and communicating with lead cooks for reordering will be part of your routine, as well as assisting with inventory tracking and waste reporting.

Additionally, you will engage with customers by answering product questions and fulfilling custom orders, enhancing the overall shopping experience at our market.

Requirements for this Sushi Chef job

To excel as a Full-Time Sushi Chef at Brookhaven Market, you'll need a blend of culinary skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in maintaining knives and tools safely is essential, as is a strong understanding of food safety regulations and compliance with local health codes. A valid Food Handler Certificate is preferred, demonstrating your commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation.

Successful candidates will possess excellent knife skills for slicing fish and ingredients efficiently, along with the ability to assemble various sushi products with precision. Strong organizational skills will help you keep the sushi station clean and well-maintained, while effective communication will be necessary for interacting with customers and collaborating with team members. Adaptability and a focus on quality will enable you to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Maintain knives and tools safely.
• Ensure compliance with store policies and health codes
• Valid Food Handler Certificate (preferred)

Join our team today!

If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck!