Overview:
To ensure all food is served according to specifications, and work in conjunction with all line cooks.
Responsibilities:
* 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 EcoSure 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.
Qualifications:
* 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.
Physical Requirements:
* 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
Working Environment:
* 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
Tools & Equipment:
* Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, slicer, knives, VCM, robot coups, blenders, burr mixers
* Ovens, grills, stoves, flat tops, salamanders
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
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