Job Title: Fish and Meat Assistant / Sashimi Chef
Location: Central London – Leicester Square
Salary: Up to £27,000 a year depending on Experience.
Job type: Full-time 45 hours a week, Shifts will be scheduled on a rota basis between 6am – 8:30pm (subject to change). This role involves working early mornings and weekends.
We are looking for an experienced Fish and Meat Assistant for our Japan Centre in Leicester square!
The role:
We are looking for Fish and Meat Assistants who will be preparing fish and meat products for our customers in traditional Japanese styles.
The preparation of sushi / bento / cooking rice / Japanese hot food and being efficient and effective in washing pots while at the same time assisting with the preparation of vegetables / raw meat / raw fish to an exceptionally high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cut, slice and prepare meat and fish in traditional Japanese styles.
- Assemble the food and prepare the food packs ready for customers.
- Assist and support the team in packing and stocking fresh food products and general cleaning.
- Serving customers in friendly and professional manner, quickly and efficiently;
- Fulfil any other reasonable duties requested by line managers. Full training will be given on duty.
- Be tidy, clean and hygienic at all times, follow hygiene rules and regulations as per Company’s policies;
- Timely communication on outstanding tasks;
- Having a positive attitude
- Being a strong team player and friendly to your colleagues and management.
- We will provide training commensurate with the tasks you are asked to complete.
- This role requires you to stand for your whole shift (excluding breaks)
- Lifting, bending, carrying and stretching on a regular basis
The Candidate:
- Excellent knife skills.
- Have proven kitchen experience in the fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Passion for working in the kitchen and delivering excellent food quality.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication with colleagues of all levels.
- Great customer service skills.
- An understanding of Food Safety standards.
- Ability to multitask with a “hands on” approach to work.
Desirable/ beneficial skills:
- Experience of cutting and preparing meat and fish in traditional Japanese styles – Sushi/ sashimi
- Experience within a Japanese restaurant/ production is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Japanese food and culture
- Understanding of spoken/written Japanese language.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Restaurant Chef, Japanese Cuisine Chef, Sushi, Experienced Chef, Kitchen Chef, Catering, Food Catering, Catering Chef, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Cook, Assistant Chef, Cook Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Manager, Food Hygiene, Kitchen Supervisor, head Chef may also be considered for this role.
