Chef responsible for the restaurant’s daily operations

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-reliant and responsible chef for our restaurant Blueocean Sushi in Lycksele, which serves sushi, poké bowls and Asian hot dishes.
We are looking for someone with good knowledge of Asian cooking who wants to combine practical work in the kitchen with responsibility for the restaurant’s daily operations. You should be able to plan and organise the daily work, take the initiative and help ensure that the restaurant runs smoothly and efficiently.
The work includes preparing sushi, Asian hot dishes, dumplings and poké bowls, as well as cooking and handling rice. You will also help with other kitchen duties, serving and customer orders as needed.
Previous experience preparing sushi is not required, but experience in Asian cooking is important. We particularly value attention to detail, flexibility and a sense of responsibility, as well as the ability to work independently and co-operate with other staff.
Duties
The role includes, among other things:
Preparing Asian hot dishes, dumplings and other dishes according to the restaurant’s menu.
Preparing and making poké bowls with various ingredients and accompaniments.
Cooking rice and being responsible for its correct handling, storage and quality .
Preparing ingredients and planning the daily kitchen work.
Helping with sushi preparation and other kitchen duties as needed.
Organising and co-ordinating the restaurant’s daily operations.
Planning and allocating tasks, and co-operating with other staff.
Helping with serving, customer orders and handing out food.
Checking ingredients, keeping the stock organised and planning orders for supplies.
Ensuring that procedures for food hygiene, food safety and cleanliness are followed.
Contributing to good food quality, efficient service and a well-organised working environment.
Helping with opening, closing and other daily routines.

Qualifications
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in cooking and good knowledge of Asian cooking.
Has knowledge of ingredient handling and food hygiene.
Can cook and handle rice safely and with a focus on quality.
Has knowledge of or experience preparing and making poké bowls.
Is responsible, attentive to detail and self-reliant.
Can plan and organise the daily work.
Has good co-operation skills and a service-oriented approach.
Is flexible and can handle several different tasks in a small restaurant.
Can take the initiative and help ensure that daily operations run smoothly.
Has knowledge of Swedish or English. It is sufficient to speak one of these languages to communicate with colleagues and carry out the duties.

Desirable:
Experience preparing dumplings and other Asian dishes.
Experience with stock management, purchasing and ordering ingredients.
Experience with poké bowls and handling rice in a restaurant kitchen.

Previous experience with sushi is not required.
We offer
A varied full-time position combining practical kitchen work with responsibility for the restaurant’s daily operations.
A workplace with a small team where co-operation, flexibility and a sense of responsibility are important.
The opportunity to influence work routines and contribute to the restaurant’s development.
A varied working day combining cooking, planning and service.

Open to everyone
We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.