sushi chef

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Food safety/handling skills

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Equipment and machinery experience

• Knives

Area of specialization

• Kitchen

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?