SUSHI & PASTRY CHEF ASSISTANT

Position Summary

We are looking for a Sushi & Pastry Chef Assistant for our restaurant in downtown Calgary. Our ethnic and varied cuisine primarily features products from South America, with a growing focus on both sushi and pastries. We are expanding these departments and seeking someone with experience in both, while being eager to learn. The role also requires covering other kitchen positions when needed, with a strong focus on cleaning and food safety.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Duties & Responsibilities: Sushi Preparation

- Preparing sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and other sushi dishes.
- Handling sushi ingredients such as fish, rice, and seaweed with proper techniques to ensure freshness and quality.
- Cutting, slicing, and arranging sushi with precision.
- Maintaining sushi station cleanliness, ensuring that all tools and surfaces are sanitized and organized.
- Monitoring food safety and temperature requirements for all sushi items.
- Assisting in daily prep, including rice cooking and ingredient portioning.
- Assisting in daily prep, including rice cooking and ingredient portioning.
- Assisting in daily prep, including rice cooking and ingredient portioning.
- Assisting in daily prep, including rice cooking and ingredient portioning.
- General cleaning of the kitchen

Duties & Responsibilities: Pastry Preparation

- Creating and finishing pastries, cakes, croissants, and breads.
- Scaling and mixing ingredients for a variety of baked goods.
- Loading and unloading baked goods from ovens, mixers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Understanding the components of foaming, whipping, and folding in pastry production.
- Decorating and packaging pastries with attention to detail.
- Reading and following daily production lists for both sushi and pastry.
- Maintaining a clean and organized pastry station.
- General cleaning of the kitchen.

Duties & Responsibilities: General Kitchen Support & Cleaning

- Covering other kitchen positions as needed.




- Collecting and washing used kitchenware from both the dining and kitchen areas.
- Operating commercial dishwashers for washing plates, utensils, and glassware.
- Hand-washing specific items like wooden cutting boards, large pots, and delicate tools.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen, including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning counters, and wiping down surfaces.
- Ensuring all food safety and hygiene protocols are followed, including the proper use of gloves, hand washing, and sanitization.
- Helping the kitchen team by packing, pricing, and assisting with customer service if necessary.

Specifications:

- High School Diploma and some post-secondary education.
- Food Secure Certification (required).
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.
- Ability to read and speak English proficiently.

Qualifications:

- Experience with sushi preparation and/or pastry creation is highly preferred.
- Must be creative, energetic, and passionate about cooking.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment, with flexibility to cover various roles as needed.
- Strong knife skills, particularly for sushi preparation.
- Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Flexibility to adapt in a highly demanding and fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and reaching.

Physical Demands:

- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Must be able to walk into warm and cold storage units.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Experience:

- Sushi preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Baking/Pastry: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

- English (Preferred)
- Spanish (considered an asset) that these aspects are highlighted as essential responsibilities.

📌 SUSHI & PASTRY CHEF ASSISTANT (Calgary)
🏢 MINAS Brazilian Steakhouse
📍 Calgary