About this Chef Sushi role at Pick n Pay
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
To manage resources in order to maximise turnover and minimise shortage. Ensures that standards, processes and policies are adhered to within the Sushi Department.Minimum requirements
Matric / Grade 12 / NQF 4
Experience / training in foods retail and management of resources
1 year of Sushi experience
Experience in cutting a filleting fish as well as a demonstrated ability in:
- Preparing of all fish related products
- Broad knowledge of fish
Competencies
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
Key responsibilities
Accept overall responsibility for product and related product preparation, display, promotion and development.
Prepare and wrap products according to specifications.
Accept full overall responsibility for the department.
Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up).
Ensure that security procedures are adhered to.
Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated.
Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages.
Complete all relevant administration/documentation.
Plan and implement sales promotions.
Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner.
Monitor budgets (expenses, turnover, gross) and take required action.
Optimise stock levels e.g. always in stock, never overstocked through effective ordering and efficient handling of returns.
Plan daily/weekly production of products (if applicable)
Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
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.
Closing date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
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