Sushi Chef Opportunity at Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sushi Chef to join its vibrant team in Sea Point, Western Cape. This role is perfect for an individual passionate about culinary arts, particularly Japanese cuisine, and committed to delivering exceptional quality and service. As a Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for the meticulous preparation and presentation of a wide array of sushi products, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and customer satisfaction. You will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the food retail section, from managing stock levels and conducting quality checks to engaging with customers and contributing to sales promotions. This position offers a dynamic environment where your creativity and expertise in sushi making will be highly valued, contributing directly to Pick n Pay's reputation for offering the best in quality and value to its customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and wrap products according to specifications, ensuring consistency and high quality.
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping, and safe working standards are maintained in both the floor and back-up areas.
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to diligently.
• Conduct regular quality checks and ensure that stock is rotated effectively to minimise waste.
• Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages through careful handling and monitoring.
• Complete all relevant administration and documentation accurately and on time.
• Plan and implement engaging sales promotions to drive product visibility and sales.
• Approach and advise customers on the product range, actively listen to their requests, provide the required product or services, and handle all interactions in a courteous and businesslike manner.
• Monitor budgets (expenses, turnover, gross) and take required action to meet financial targets.
• Optimise stock levels, ensuring products are always in stock without being overstocked, through effective ordering and efficient handling of returns.
• Plan daily/weekly production of products (if applicable) based on demand and sales forecasts.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in effective working order and operated in accordance with laid down standards.
• Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees, fostering a positive team environment.

Why Join the Company

At Pick n Pay, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find a career with an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of South Africa's largest retail chains, serving millions across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality and value. Our mission is to serve with our hearts, creating a great place to be, and with our minds, creating an excellent place to shop. We live by values such as Passion for our Customers, Respect and Care for each other, Personal Growth and Opportunity, and Leadership and Innovation. Joining Pick n Pay means becoming part of a team that fosters personal growth, empowers employees, and encourages leadership and innovative thinking, all while working in a supportive and enthusiastic environment.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

When applying for the Sushi Chef role, highlight your '1 year of Sushi experience' prominently, detailing specific types of sushi you've prepared and any special techniques you've mastered. Emphasise your 'experience in cutting and filleting fish' and your 'broad knowledge of fish', providing examples of your expertise. Showcase your understanding of 'Food Safety compliance' and 'different sushi recipes', demonstrating your commitment to quality and safety in a retail food environment.

Interview Preparation

1. 'Describe your process for ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety when preparing sushi in a busy retail environment.'
2. 'How do you handle customer requests for custom sushi orders or dietary restrictions, ensuring satisfaction while maintaining efficiency?'
You can practice answering these questions using the Xhosadev Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

Please apply using the Quick Apply button on this page.

* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• Matric / Grade 12 / NQF 4.
• Experience / training in foods retail and management of resources.
• 1 year of Sushi experience.
• Experience in cutting and filleting fish.
• Demonstrated ability in: Preparing of all fish related products, Broad knowledge of fish.
• Achieving results through others.
• Plan, organize and follow up on activities and plans.
• Adhere to standards and policies.
• Customer Orientation.
• Communication skills – clearly conveying message and actively listening.
• Business mindedness.
• Be ambitious, self-disciplined and have an eye for detail.
• Be able to handle pressure and work long, irregular hours.
• Be a self-starter, energetic and demonstrate initiative.
• Ingredient knowledge.
• Food Safety compliance.
• Good knowledge of different sushi recipes.
• Understanding of production cards and production plan.
• Understanding of relevant SOP.