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Working As A Sushi Chef

Training and Teaching Others
Thinking Creatively
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coaching and Developing Others
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Unpleasant/Angry People
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Repetitive
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$37,238
Average Salary

What Does A Sushi Chef Do At Aramark

* Responsible for execution of the meal and understanding the timing of food production and to have all components of ready for consumption
* Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during peak and non-peak service times
* Communicate with the management to maintain the level of food quality that is expected
* Ensure daily communication between the day and night shifts regarding items that require long cooking times and planning for upcoming meals
* Communicate any issues to the staff which could affect the service before each meal period
* Ability to cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes
* Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality
* Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to insure food is prepared in prescribed manner
* Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking
* Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting
* Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards
* Evaluate front-of-house presentation and make changes to food displays as needed
* Sets up/Breaks down work station
* Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils
* Must be trained to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.)
* Responsible for training servers on use of correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items
* Maintain production results of each meal
* Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production plans
* Report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
* Additional Job Functions:
* Serve Safe certified
* Work in other areas as needed
* Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team

What Does A Sushi Chef Do At Sushi Zushi

* Follows all opening, maintaining, and closing duties of the sushi bar.
* Provide a high level of attention to guest satisfaction.
* Receive and storage food.
* Prepares high quality sushi and sushi related Japanese dishes.
* Follows all the recipes, portioning and presentation standards for each menu item.
* Follows all the operating standards including food safety and quality.
* Properly display and arrange visual presentation of products in sushi cases.
* Adheres to all local health codes
* Maintain sushi bar work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
* Other duties as assigned

What Does A Sushi Chef Do At Hy-Vee Food Stores

* Prepares fresh sushi for customers both packaged and made-to-order.
* Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
* Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store.
* Makes an effort to learn customers' names and to address them by name whenever possible.
* Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call including taking product orders.
* Assists customers by: (examples include)
* escorting them to the products they're looking for
* securing products that are out of reach
* loading or unloading heavy items
* making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests
* performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.
* Works with co-workers as a team and provides training to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
* Understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat.
* Involved in schedules and overseeing food ordering and planning.
* Communicates to customers on phone, in person, or on e-mail regarding food and food preparation.
* Aids in the merchandising techniques for sushi foods.
* Aids in the merchandising food layout.
* Attends company wide and industry meetings as assigned.
* Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
* Reports to work when scheduled and on time
* Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Plans and performs fresh sushi demonstrations.
* Stays current regarding meal trends and menu planning.
* Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required

What Does A Sushi Chef Do At Compass Group, North America

* Offer a unique combination of restaurant, catering and special event experience to customers.
* Demonstrates high-level knife skills and special skills associated with sushi prep, production and presentation.
* Stores foods in designated areas following corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
* Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
* Maintains sanitation of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area; cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area; keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, OSHA, production and merchandising requirements.
* Interacts with customers to enhance dining experience; demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to accurately explain them to customers and associates.
* Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
* Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
* At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
* Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
* While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. /
* Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)./
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What Does A Sushi Chef Do At Vida Hospitality

* Knowledge of Japanese/Asian ingredients and fish fabrication techniques
* Excellent knife skills and attention to detail
* Ability to multitask and follow standardized recipes within specified time limits
* Ability to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers and guests

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How To Become A Sushi Chef

Most chefs and head cooks learn their skills through work experience. Others receive training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college. A small number learn through apprenticeship programs or in the Armed Forces.

Education

Although postsecondary education is not required for chefs and head cooks, many attend programs at community colleges, technical schools, culinary arts schools, and 4-year colleges. Candidates are typically required to have a high school diploma or equivalent to enter these programs.

Students in culinary programs spend most of their time in kitchens, practicing their cooking skills. Programs cover all aspects of kitchen work, including menu planning, food sanitation procedures, and purchasing and inventory methods. Most training programs also require students to gain experience in a commercial kitchen through an internship or apprenticeship program.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Most chefs and head cooks start working in other positions, such as line cooks, learning cooking skills from the chefs they work for. Many spend years working in kitchens before gaining enough experience to be promoted to chef or head cook positions.

Training

Some chefs and head cooks train on the job, where they learn the same skills as in a formal education program. Some train in mentorship programs, where they work under the direction of an experienced chef. Executive chefs, head cooks, and sous chefs who work in upscale restaurants often have many years of training and experience.

Some chefs and head cooks learn through apprenticeship programs sponsored by professional culinary institutes, industry associations, or trade unions in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprenticeship programs generally last 2 years and combine instructions and on-the-job training. Apprentices must complete at least 1,000 hours of both instructions and paid on-the-job training. Courses typically cover food sanitation and safety, basic knife skills, and equipment operation. Apprentices spend the rest of their training learning practical skills in a commercial kitchen under a chef's supervision.

The American Culinary Federation accredits more than 200 academic training programs at postsecondary schools and sponsors apprenticeships around the country. The basic qualifications required for entering an apprenticeship program are as follows:

Minimum age of 17
High school education or equivalent
Passing grade in substance abuse screening

Some chefs and head cooks receive formal training in the Armed Forces or from individual hotel or restaurant chains.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Although not required, certification can show competence and lead to advancement and higher pay. The American Culinary Federation certifies personal chefs, in addition to various levels of chefs, such as certified sous chefs or certified executive chefs. Certification standards are based primarily on work-related experience and formal training. Minimum work experience for certification can range from 6 months to 5 years, depending on the level of certification.

Important Qualities

Business skills. Executive chefs and chefs who run their own restaurant need to understand the restaurant business. They should know how to budget for supplies, set prices, and manage workers so that the restaurant is profitable.

Communication skills. Chefs must communicate their instructions clearly and effectively to staff so that customers’ orders are prepared correctly.

Creativity. Chefs and head cooks need to be creative in order to develop and prepare interesting and innovative recipes. They should be able to use various ingredients to create appealing meals for their customers.

Dexterity. Chefs and head cooks need excellent manual dexterity, including proper knife techniques for cutting, chopping, and dicing.

Leadership skills. Chefs and head cooks must have the ability to motivate kitchen staff and develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with them.

Physical stamina. Chefs and head cooks often work long shifts and sometimes spend entire evenings on their feet, overseeing the preparation and serving of meals.

Sense of taste and smell. Chefs and head cooks must have a keen sense of taste and smell in order to inspect food quality and to design meals that their customers enjoy.

Time-management skills. Chefs and head cooks must efficiently manage their time and the time of their staff. They ensure that meals are prepared correctly and that customers are served on time, especially during busy hours.

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Sushi Chef Career Paths

Sushi Chef

Chef/Kitchen Manager Chef Manager Executive Chef

Assistant Food Service Director

5 Yearsyrs

Executive Chef Director Of Food And Beverage

Assistant General Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Head Chef General Manager Site Manager

Branch Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Chef/Kitchen Manager Food Service Director

Certified Dietary Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Sous Chef Chef

Chef/Kitchen Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Kitchen Manager Food And Beverage Manager Catering Manager

Director Of Catering

7 Yearsyrs

General Manager Food Service Director

Director Of Food And Nutrition Services

10 Yearsyrs

Sous Chef Executive Chef

Food And Beverage Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Line Cook, Prep Cook Sous Chef

Food Production Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Line Cook, Prep Cook Chef Food Service Director

Food Safety Director

9 Yearsyrs

Chef Head Chef Executive Chef

Food Service Director

9 Yearsyrs

Head Chef Chef/Kitchen Manager Executive Chef

Chef Executive Chef

Chef Manager Restaurant Manager Food And Beverage Manager

Hospitality Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Assistant Manager Executive Assistant Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Manager Executive

6 Yearsyrs

Delivery Driver Night Auditor Assistant General Manager

Multi-Unit Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Delivery Driver Service Technician Service Supervisor

Patient Services Manager

8 Yearsyrs

General Manager Technician Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Kitchen Manager Restaurant Manager

Restaurant General Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Executive Chef General Manager

Service Director

9 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Head Chef 3.0 years
Cooking Chef 2.9 years
Sous Chef 2.9 years
Culinary Chef 2.5 years
Chef 2.5 years
Sushi Chef 2.0 years
Assistant Chef 1.9 years

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Sushi Chef Demographics

Gender

Male
69.2%
Female
22.5%
Unknown
8.2%

Ethnicity

White
59.4%
Asian
24.1%
Hispanic or Latino
14.4%
Unknown
1.5%
Black or African American
0.6%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
24.8%
Japanese
12.8%
Korean
11.1%
Chinese
9.4%
French
6.8%
Mandarin
6.0%
Hmong
5.1%
Indonesian
4.3%
Thai
4.3%
Vietnamese
2.6%
Cantonese
2.6%
Malay
1.7%
Burmese
1.7%
Tagalog
1.7%
Hindi
0.9%
Dutch
0.9%
Danish
0.9%
Hawaiian
0.9%
Russian
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%

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Sushi Chef Education

Schools

Johnson & Wales University
8.1%
University of Central Florida
8.1%
Culinary Institute of America
8.1%
University of Massachusetts Amherst
6.1%
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
5.1%
Wichita State University
5.1%
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
5.1%
University of Phoenix
5.1%
Community College of Rhode Island
5.1%
University of Northern Colorado
4.0%
East Tennessee State University
4.0%
College of the Desert
4.0%
Heald College - Central Administrative Office
4.0%
Santa Fe College
4.0%
Portland State University
4.0%
Utah Valley University
4.0%
University of Missouri - Columbia
4.0%
University of Oregon
4.0%
University of Arizona
4.0%
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
4.0%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
37.0%
Other
35.6%
Associate
17.2%
Certificate
4.8%
Masters
4.0%
Diploma
0.9%
Doctorate
0.6%

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Real Sushi Chef Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Executive Sushi Chef & Sommelier	TBD Inc.	Asbury Park, NJ	Oct 01, 2015	$85,000 - $90,000
Executive Sushi Chef & Sommelier	TBD, Inc.	Asbury Park, NJ	Sep 30, 2015	$85,000
Chef, Sushi Specialty	1411-6 Fruit & Vegetable Corp	New York, NY	May 28, 2015	$80,099
Sushi Chef	Ji Club Corp	New York, NY	Apr 22, 2016	$77,938
Sushi Chef	Creative Sushi Catering Inc.	San Francisco, CA	Mar 25, 2016	$70,886
Sushi Chef	Sushi House Inc.	Palisades Park, NJ	Sep 13, 2016	$67,500
Chef, Sushi Specialty	55 Fulton Market Inc.	New York, NY	Jun 05, 2016	$66,742
Sushi Chef	Bistro Marketplace 17 Inc.	New York, NY	May 13, 2015	$66,518
Executive Sushi Chef and Sake Sommelier	TBD, Inc.	Asbury Park, NJ	Aug 20, 2016	$65,000
Chef, Sushi Specialty	1411-6 Fruit & Vegetable Corp	New York, NY	May 01, 2016	$64,718
Sushi Chef	Sugio LLC	New York, NY	Aug 07, 2016	$64,501
Sushi Chef	Sushi Yasuda Ltd.	New York, NY	Mar 21, 2016	$64,501
Sushi Chef	Juno, Inc., D/B/A Sushi Ya	The Woodlands, TX	Feb 18, 2015	$51,626
Sushi Chef	HH & M Investments, Inc.	Denton, TX	Jan 06, 2015	$50,981
Sushi Chef	Epata, Inc.	Dallas, TX	Oct 15, 2015	$50,981
Sushi Chef	HH & M Investments, Inc.	Denton, TX	Aug 10, 2015	$50,981
Sushi Chef	F4 Group Inc.	Dallas, TX	Aug 27, 2015	$50,981
Sushi Chef	Oriental Garden Restaurant Inc.	Fort Worth, TX	Jul 15, 2015	$50,960
Sushi Chef	Miyake LLC	Portland, ME	May 18, 2016	$50,000
Sushi Chef	Yogis Teriyaki & Grill Inc.	Mesa, CA	Jun 23, 2016	$49,733
Sushi Chef	Love Sushi House I, Inc.	Santa Clarita, CA	Mar 17, 2015	$44,450
Sushi Chef	JDY Co. Inc.	Camarillo, CA	Aug 31, 2015	$44,408
Sushi Chef	Komachi Sushi	Lodi, CA	Aug 24, 2016	$44,346
Head Sushi Chef	Kim & Han Inc.	Arlington, TX	May 05, 2016	$44,000
Sushi Chef	MAYC Century Inc. (Yen Sushi & Sake Bar)	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 09, 2016	$43,950
Sushi Chef	Hit World Corporation	Los Angeles, CA	May 08, 2016	$43,950
Sushi Chef	Spring Vision Restaurant Corp. DBA Sushi By H	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 06, 2016	$43,950

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Top Skills for A Sushi Chef

Top Sushi Chef Skills

Customer Service Skills
Kitchen Equipment
Food Preparation

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Trained as a Sushi Chef with excellent customer service skills, proficient in restaurant management and marketing strategies.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes, using multiple kitchen equipment.
Work Environment: Food preparation, daily maintain of the restaurant, customer services, make Sushi
Follow food safety procedures to provide healthy environment and top quality of products.
Prepared sashimi, rice, and other sushi ingredients, as well as prepared each sushi order for customers.