Sushi Chefs/Cooks Open Calls

Company: Miru at the St. Regis
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

OPEN CALL INTERVIEWMondays Fridays10:00am 3:00pmThe Ivy Room located at 12 E Ohio St # 100, Chicago, IL 60611Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago. The restaurant will showcase Chef Hisanobu Osaka's unique take on Japanese cuisine and boasts two terraces and a dining room that overlooks the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Miru will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu will include sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by a selection of Izakaya-style dishes like hand-made dumplings, skewers, fried rice, hot pots, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.Caring. Creative. Careers.Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyBCBS health insurance & other options includingdentalEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Restaurant discountsOpportunities for career growthSushi Cooks/Chefs are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items with a focus on sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi.Essential FunctionsPrepare 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 requestsButcher whole fish and cut, trim and prepare consumer-sized portions of fishAbility to use knives proficiently including but not limited to sushi and sashimi knivesSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knivesAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionAbility to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environmentWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble 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 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and DutiesFollow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standardsAbility to read a thermometer correctly and efficientlyCommunicate any food delays or issues to CoordinatorAccurately account for all items coming out of the kitchenUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictionsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as neededINDBOH

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