Sushi Bar Helper

Job summary

Prepare and present high-quality sushi and sashimi dishes according to company standards. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sushi bar while collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Job details

ABOUT AUGUST 8 August 8 Restaurant is a leading Asian cuisine dining destination in Southern Ontario, known for our fusion of authentic Japanese, Chinese, and modern Asian flavors. We pride ourselves on high-quality food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. POSITION OVERVIEW We are looking for motivated and skilled Sushi Bar staff to join our team from . This role involves preparing high-quality sushi and sashimi dishes, maintaining excellent food presentation standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at the sushi bar. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare and present sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes according to August 8’s standards. * Ensure freshness, quality, and consistency of ingredients. * Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi bar area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. * Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service. * Follow company SOPs (standard operating procedures) for portion control, waste management, and presentation. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS * Previous experience as a Sushi Chef, Sushi Cook, or relevant culinary position preferred (training may be provided for entry-level). * Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation techniques. * Strong knife skills and attention to detail. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive wages based on experience. * Staff meals and employee discounts. * Opportunities for growth into supervisory or management roles. * Supportive and inclusive work environment.

What you’ll do

Prepare and present high-quality sushi and sashimi dishes according to company standards. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sushi bar while collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or Cook is preferred, though training may be provided for entry-level candidates. Candidates must possess strong knife skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine preparation techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Staff meals • Employee discounts • Opportunities for growth

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sushi preparation
• Sashimi preparation
• Knife skills
• Food presentation
• Food safety
• Hygiene standards
• Portion control
• Waste management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality