Sushi Cook in Scottsdale, Arizona at Square One Concepts

Job Summary:

Bourbon & Bones – Square One Concepts is seeking a reliable and efficient Sushi cook to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating exceptional dishes using high-quality ingredients and precise cooking techniques. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties/Responsibilities/Sushi preparation and technique:

• Hand-rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty Nigiri variations with exact fish-to-rice balance.
• Skillful knife work (slicing, filleting, and portioning) to optimize texture and flavor.
• Source and inspect fish and seafood for freshness; manage inventory, rotation, and proper storage.
• Maintain pristine station setup, tools, and mise en place for lunch and dinner services.
• Execute meticulous plating that reflects the restaurant’s aesthetic and seasonal themes.
• Communicate clearly with chefs, servers, and sommeliers to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Build and plate all rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to established recipe specifications and presentation standards on every cover.
• Maintain consistent speed and output during high-volume service without sacrificing quality or plating integrity.
• Follow all recipes, portioning guidelines, and visual presentation standards to ensure uniformity across every dish.
• Proficiency in sushi rice production, fish breakdown, and portioning, nigiri assembly, and maki/specialty roll construction.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and maintain a clean, structured station throughout service.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be eighteen years old.
• Food safety knowledge, including familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices, along with an understanding of proper food storage, handling, and hygiene procedures. Ability to follow sanitation protocols, including proper handwashing and appropriate glove use
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods and knife skills
• Execute the preparation of high-quality ingredients according to established recipes and standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Ingredient Organization: Maintain the pantry area, ensuring that all ingredients are properly stored, labeled, and easily accessible for use.
• Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring inventory levels, notifying the appropriate personnel when supplies need to be replenished to avoid shortages.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of food, always ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
• Support the culinary team in the preparation of appetizers, sauces, garnishes, and other components required for our fine dining menu.
• Quality Control: Assist in conducting regular quality checks to ensure that all ingredients and prepared items meet our high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Maintain effective communication with the kitchen staff and management regarding inventory needs, menu changes, and any concerns related to food preparation or pantry supplies.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiency within the kitchen operations, contributing to the overall success of the restaurant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification Required Skills/Abilities:
• Food safety knowledge, including familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices, along with an understanding of proper food storage, handling, and hygiene procedures. Ability to follow sanitation protocols, including proper handwashing and appropriate glove use
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, cooking methods and knife skills
• Execute the preparation of high-quality ingredients according to established recipes and standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Ingredient Organization: Maintain the pantry area, ensuring that all ingredients are properly stored, labeled, and easily accessible for use.
• Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring inventory levels, notifying the appropriate personnel when supplies need to be replenished to avoid shortages.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of food, always ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
• Quality Control: Assist in conducting regular quality checks to ensure that all ingredients and prepared items meet our high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and improving efficiency within the kitchen operations, contributing to the overall success of the restaurant.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a sushi preparation role.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold is present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Benefits & Perks:

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO
• Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones
• Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k)

Full – Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental & Vision
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Wellness Program
• Discount Pet Care Plan