Japan Centre Leicester sq - Experienced Fish and Meat Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Fish and Meat Assistant for our Japan Centre in Leicester square!
Location : Central London - Leicester Square
Pay rate: £12/hour
Working hours: Full- time 45 hours a week, Shifts will be scheduled on a rota basis between 6am - 8:30pm. This role involves working early mornings and weekends.
Job purpose: We are looking for experienced Fish and Meat Assistants who will be preparing fish and meat products for our customers in traditional Japanese styles.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Cut, slice and prepare meat and fish in traditional Japanese styles.
- Assemble the food and prepare the food packs ready for customers.
- Assist and support the team in packing and stocking fresh food products and general cleaning.
- Serving customers in friendly and professional manner, quickly and efficiently;
- Fulfil any other reasonable duties requested by line managers. Full training will be given on duty.
- Be tidy, clean and hygienic at all times, follow hygiene rules and regulations as per Company’s policies;
- Timely communication on outstanding tasks;
- Having a positive attitude
- Being a strong team player and friendly to your colleagues and management.
- We will provide training commensurate with the tasks you are asked to complete.
- This role requires you to stand for your whole shift (excluding breaks)
- Lifting, bending, carrying and stretching on a regular basis
Essential skills:
- Good knife skills.
- Have proven kitchen experience in the fast paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Passion for working in the kitchen and delivering excellent food quality.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication with colleagues of all levels.
- Ability to multitask with a "hands on" approach to work.
Desirable/ beneficial skills:
- Experience of cutting and preparing meat and fish in traditional Japanese styles - Sushi/ sashimi
- Experience within a Japanese restaurant/ production is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Japanese food and culture
- Understanding of spoken/written Japanese language.
A two hour trial shift will be required before employment is considered.
- Department
- Kitchen
- Role
- Kitchen Assistant
- Locations
- Japan Centre Leicester square
Japan Centre Leicester square
Employee Benefits
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We’re a fun place to work ~ !!
Challenging targets - but rewarding benefits. Fast paced. Interesting Dynamic team. We want you to be able to talk to our customers with confidence about our menu - that’s why large amounts of our dishes are available as colleague meals - So you can experience the delicious food for yourself and then wax lyrical to our guests. At JCG/Shoryu/Ichiba - we work hard - but we want you to be able to play hard too - We have some great social events & parties - we even give you a paid day off for your your birthday - so you can go out & enjoy with your family & friends! Takoyaki Tuesday - Wings Wednesday - many of our best ideas come from our colleagues - You’ll always be listened to if you have ideas that you want to share with us! -
Everyday is a SALE day
Our colleagues can enjoy a massive 50% discount across our restaurants and 33% discount across our retail stores.
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Did someone say Free lunch (or even dinner)?
Free staff meal on duty for restaurant and retail colleagues
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Auto-enrollment pensions scheme
3% company contribution towards Now Pensions
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Access to "Perkbox" - How to cut down on the cost of living?
Employees get discount from big brand and local retailers, we also have weekly competitions!
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Access to "Enjoy Benefits"
Salary Sacrifice benefits. E.g. Save money on gym membership, nursery fees, Cycle to work scheme and more!
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Career Development
Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – many of our Managers and Head Chefs joined us as Waiters/Runners and Kitchen Assistants.
TAK TOKUMINE, CEO
I am excited to welcome you to the Japan Centre family and share with you my passion for Japanese foods, traditions and heritage from my hometown Fukuoka.
Japan Centre Leicester sq - Experienced Fish and Meat Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Fish and Meat Assistant for our Japan Centre in Leicester square!
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