Kaya Sushi and Grill is hiring a F/T Head Chef. Job

Position Info:
• Position: Head Chef
• Terms of employment: Full-time, Permanent
• Wage: $39.00/hour
• Working Hours: 30-40 hours/week
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location: 101-1730 Pier Mac Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 3E7

Benefits:
• 4% vacation pay

Job Duties:
• Plan and develop Japanese-inspired menus featuring sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, noodles and grilled dishes, while maintaining the restaurant’s established culinary concept and quality standards.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of specialty Japanese dishes requiring advanced knowledge of fish selection, trimming, portioning, knife techniques, sushi rice preparation, rolling, grilling and professional food presentation.
• Create and test new recipes, seasonal menu items and house-special rolls by combining traditional Japanese cooking methods with contemporary flavours and presentation techniques.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen employees during food preparation and service to ensure that all dishes are produced accurately, efficiently and consistently.
• Train and instruct kitchen staff in specialized Japanese food preparation techniques, including raw fish handling, sushi and sashimi preparation, roll assembly, sauce preparation, grilling, garnishing and plating.
• Demonstrate the proper use of specialized kitchen tools and equipment, including Japanese knives, sushi preparation equipment, grills, fryers and food-temperature control equipment.
• Establish and enforce standardized recipes, portion specifications, plating procedures and food-quality controls to maintain consistency across dine-in and takeout orders.
• Inspect seafood, meat, produce and other ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability, and determine the quantities of food and kitchen supplies required for daily operations.
• Requisition ingredients and kitchen supplies and maintain accurate records of inventory, food consumption, waste, food costs and related operating data.
• Review ingredient usage, menu pricing, food costs and kitchen operating expenses, and implement appropriate portion-control and waste-reduction measures.
• Ensure that meals are prepared in accordance with food-safety, sanitation and allergen-control procedures, including the preparation of modified dishes for customers with food allergies or dietary intolerances.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and assign preparation and cooking duties based on employees’ experience and technical abilities to ensure timely service during peak operating periods.

Job requirements:
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of commercial cooking experience in Japanese cuisine
• Education: Completion of secondary school is required
• Language: English

How to Apply:
• Company Information: Kaya Sushi and Grill Ltd dba Kaya Sushi and Grill
• Email address: [email protected]
• Please apply via Email indicated above