We are hiring people to join our team as  SUSHI COOKS!
A Few of Our Sushi Cook Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
 - Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
 - Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
 - Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
 - Dental & Vision Insurance
 - Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
 - Domestic Partner Benefits
 - 401(k)
 
Join the team at the brand-new Sushi-san in Nashville! Sushi-san is known for serving exceptional Japanese cuisine with warm, relaxed hospitality. Be part of one of Lettuce Entertain You’s most exciting restaurant brands as we expand to Tennessee. Whether you're looking to grow your career or join a fast-paced, fun team, Sushi-san offers the perfect opportunity to be part of something special. 
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. 
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SUSHI COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the preparation, production and
presentation of all menu items with a focus on sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi.
Essential
Functions
Prepare
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
requests
- Butcher
whole fish and cut, trim and prepare consumer-sized portions of fish 
 - Ability
to use knives proficiently including but not limited to sushi and sashimi
knives
 - Safely
and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including
knives 
 - Available
to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
 - Ability
to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in
written and spoken direction
 - Ability
to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
 - Work
in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
 - Able
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 pounds
 - Ability
to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the
restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
 - Key
Responsibilities and Duties
 - Follow
all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and
quality standards
 - Ability
to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
 - Communicate
any food delays or issues to Coordinator
 - Accurately
account for all items coming out of the kitchen
 - Understand
and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
 - Comply
with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
 - Follow
all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those
outlined in the Employee Handbook
 - Get
along well with others and be a team player
 - Other
duties will be assigned as needed