Job Descrption
About Korea Foods Company:
Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 17 retail shops in the UK.
We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.
Contracted Hours: 45 hours per week, 6-day workweek, weekend availability is required
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
The role is responsible for preparing sushi and ensuring that the standard and quality of the food production and the hygiene within the department is maintained at the highest level at all times.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
• Prepare fresh ingredients by hand and knife, including meat and raw fish products
• Preparing Sushi, Sashimi and other Japanese dishes, both hot and cold.
• Accurately labelling products ensuring... lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift
• Ensure products are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for the sushi kiosk
• Prepare daily products as per the recipe
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with compliance
• · Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food preparation methods
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilised to prevent food loss
• Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels
• Highly organised and comfortable working in a fast paced and high-pressure environment
• Carry out other tasks as required by the Sushi Chef and Shop Manager
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Must have over 1-year experience on sushi production
• Adhere to and understand Food Hygiene and Food Safety regulations, safe methods of work including the handling and use of knives and machinery. Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 qualification is essential. HACCP level is essential (if not available training will be provided)
• Flexibility in shift work
• Be passionate about creating excellent food with attention to detail
Key benefits but not limited to, include:
· Paid day off on your birthday;
· Yearly bonus
· Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive);
· Pension scheme -3% contributed by the company;
· Annual pay review;
· 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry ;
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Additional pay:
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus
Benefits:
• Flexitime
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Application question(s):
• If you are holding a VISA, please also advise the visa type and the expiry date for the current visa.
• Can you commit to a full-time shift of 45 hours per week?
• Could you kindly confirm your availability for weekend work?
• When are you available to start the new role?
Experience:
• Fish Cutting: 1 year (required)
• Sushi Production: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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