Sushi Cook

We are opening a Neighborhood Sushi in Dallas, TX. We serve Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual & beautiful setting. Neighborhood Sushi provides guests an approachable sushi experience with influences of Texas flavors, Japanese design and Austin hospitality. Fresh & light soups, salads and small plates follow traditional sushi bar inspirations. Enjoy a selection of crispy seafood and local vegetable tempura on the Congress facing Sake Garden.

Nigiri in classic cuts of Japanese Red Snapper, Sea Bream and Japanese Uni are complemented by vegetarian preparations of Texas Sweet Corn topped with togarashi & serrano, and specialty bites like the Caviar Oyster with Japanese uni, salmon roe & sake ponzu. Rolls and hand rolls round out the menu with original arrangements of Fluke with tempura yam and almonds and Tempura Shrimp with Big Eye tuna and avocado.

Position Summary

As a Sushi Cook, you will be responsible for the preparation of dishes through fish-slicing and sushi-rolling techniques. If you are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic, is detail-oriented, and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination.
• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year sushi cook experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and people skills required
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Cutlery skills including working with different types of fish

Benefits and Perks:

• Health insurance benefits available first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Gym Discounts
• Restaurant Discounts
• Retail Discounts
• Holiday Pay

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of being on your feet per shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Additional benefits include:

Employee +1 guest receive 50% off food at their home restaurant

Employee + guests receive 25% off food at all other MML restaurants

Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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