Japan Centre Leicester sq - 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: £11-12.50/hour Depending on experience, knowledge and skills.
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 Trainee Fish and Meat Assistants who will be preparing fish and meat products for our customers in traditional Japanese styles.
Training is provided, so we are not looking for any experience, we only ask that you come to work with a positive attitude and willingness to learn the art of producing Japanese meat and fish products.
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;
- Having a positive attitude
- 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:
- Positive can-do attitude
- 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.
- Experience working in a kitchen environment/ food production
Desirable/ beneficial skills:
- Previous experience with Sushi and Sashimi production
A two hour trial shift will be required before employment is considered. If you have your own sushi/ sashimi knives, please bring this with you to the trial.
- 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.
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!
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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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Pensions enhancement
3% company contribution towards Now Pensions
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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.
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Employee referral bonus scheme
You can get £150 for referring a regular colleague, and £300 for referring a Manager. There is no limit to how many people you can refer!
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Guaranteed Birthday off
We give you a paid day off for your your birthday- so you can go out & enjoy with your family & friends!
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Extra holiday
After every 1 year anniversary, you will gain 1 extra day holiday up to 5 years.
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 - 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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