Culinary Specialist

Company: Mr. Moto
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

A Japanese restaurant in New York City is opening a new concept in Brooklyn. The new restaurant will focus on Kaisen-Don, elevated Japanese rice bowls inspired by edomae chirashi sushi, with a full sushi, sashimi, and appetizer menu. We are seeking a part-time or full-time culinary specialist to join the team.The team member will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a specific station while having an understanding of other stations. The team member will prepare high-quality dishes that meet the company's standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked. Basic knowledge of Japanese food is preferred but not mandatory. The team member must be able to begin training in early November for opening in mid-November.Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily operations of your assigned station
• Assist in daily prep or any other assigned work
• Check and complete mise en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and ingredients
• Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation
• Be aware of items that are running low and communicate it to the team
• Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
• Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by managementQualifications:
  • Practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in Japanese cuisine
  • 1-2 years of cooking experience preferred, but not required
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
  • Strong communication skills and team-first attitude
  • Able to stay organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
  • Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast-paced environment
  • Able to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Able to carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required
  • Fluency and/or ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish / Japanese) is a plus

Keywords: Mr. Moto, East Brunswick , Culinary Specialist, Hospitality & Tourism , Brooklyn, New Jersey