Prep Cook – Japanese Kitchen

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Prep Cook to join our Japanese kitchen team in Doha. You will work closely with the Chef and Sushi Chefs to ensure all ingredients are ready, safe, and of the highest quality for daily service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily mise en place for Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura, and donburi.
• Wash, peel, cut, slice, and portion vegetables, fruits, meat, and seafood according to specifications.
• Make basic sauces, dressings, marinades, stocks, and broths under the Chef’s direction.
• Label, date, cover, and store all prepared items, following FIFO and temperature‑control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized workstation and adhere to HACCP, food‑safety, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor ingredient freshness, report any spoilage, and assist with inventory replenishment.
• Support the kitchen during busy periods, including opening and closing tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum of 1 month experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow detailed preparation specifications and portion‑control guidelines.
• Commitment to food‑safety standards and proper knife‑handling techniques.

Required skills

• Mise en place
• Temperature control
• Knife‑handling techniques
• Food Safety