What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sushi Chef - Apprentice or with Roll Experience position at Kenichi Aspen?
About us
Kenichi Aspen is hiring a Sushi Chef.
No Sushi Experience needed for a candidate willing to learn.
Kenichi is a locally owned fine dining Sushi restaurant in downtown Aspen. The restaurant is lively and fast paced. We are rarely slow during tourist season.
We are a motivated dedicated team, passionate about food. Kenichi is dedicated to its employees and strives to provide a supportive, healthy work environment, that allows your strengths to shine and your knowledge to continue growing. Strong work ethic, positive attitude and consistent attention to detail are among the keys to success.
The successful candidate must have a good attitude, willingness to learn, an eye for detail and a calm demeanor in a busy kitchen environment.
Day to Day tasks
- Prepare sushi rice, fish and vegetables for service
- Prepare sushi rolls on the sushi bar
- Handle fish in a food safe manner
- Make rolls fast, it is a very busy restaurant
- Maintain a clean and organized station
- Work well with others, our crew is relaxed but hard working
- Hours usually 2:00pm-11pm.
Physical Requirements
- Standing/Walking: Frequently stands for long periods (up to 8 hours) on hard surfaces.
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently lifts and carries up to 40lbs (stock pots, cases of food), occasionally up to 50lbs.
- Handling/Manual Dexterity: Constantly uses hands to chop, slice, and prepare food using knives and machinery.
- Environment: Works in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment with exposure to steam, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals.
Additional Benefits
- Room for growth - we promote from within!
- Chances to work with great quality fish, and produce.
- Full time employees get access to Kenichi's discounted Health Insurance Plan after 2 months.
- Heavily discounted Ski pass available (less than the Chamber Pass)
A Note on Pay Rate
This position makes tips. This has INCLUDED in the stated hourly pay range. Staff in a similar position last year made on average $11 per hour in tips over the course of this year to date.
The pay structure is $20-$24 per hour depending on experience and the Chef tips.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live in the Roaring Fork Valley?
Experience:
- Sushi: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Aspen, CO 81611: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11