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Zuma Vail LLC dba Zuma Vail is looking to fill Sushi Cook positions in Vail, Colorado. This is a temporary full-time peakload position & we are looking to fill 2 job openings for employment from 11/15/2026 to 04/18/2027.
Duties: Prepare sushi and sashimi dishes according to established recipes and plating standards. Handle and portion seafood, including slicing, filleting, and cutting fish for sushi and sashimi. Ensure the freshness, quality, and proper storage of all seafood and ingredients. Follow recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi station, including equipment, tools, and work surfaces. Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper handling and storage of ingredients. Ensure all products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out). Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during service. Follow opening and closing procedures as instructed by kitchen management. Uphold Zuma's commitment to quality, excellence, and guest satisfaction in every aspect of food preparation.
Requirements: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Sushi Cook or related position. One (1) year of experience with sushi preparation techniques, including knife skills, seafood handling, and sushi rolling. Must have knowledge of different types of fish, seafood, and sushi ingredients, as well as sushi terminology and presentation styles.
Terms & Conditions of Employment: At least $22.00/per hour to $25.00/per hour, at least 35hrs/wk, Sat-Fri, 9:00AM to 12:00AM (schedule, hours and shifts vary). Overtime is available as needed. Overtime rate of pay is at least $33.00/per hour to $37.50/per hour.
Transportation: From the place from which the worker has come to work, whether in the U.S. or abroad, to the place of employment, if the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, the employer will reimburse for transportation and subsistence (including meals and, to the extent necessary, lodging) from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed early, employer will reimburse or pay for worker's reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts.
Tools, equipment & supplies: The employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, & equipment required to perform the job.
Miscellaneous: The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due; The pay period is every two weeks; The employer will make all payroll deductions required by law; The employer will reimburse an H-2B worker in the first work week for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees including those mandated by the government incurred by the H-2B worker. Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance plans are offered; free meal on scheduled work days; dining discounts.
Employer Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Zuma Vail LLC dba Zuma Vail at 16 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657 Contact: Hanna Hohermuth Title: Head of People and Culture Phone: (305) 577-0277 Email: Hanna.darwish@zumarestaurant.us
How To Apply: Inquiries, applications, indications of availability, and/or resumes may be sent to the Colorado State Workforce Agency's Frisco Workforce Center, which serves Eagle County, Colorado at: 360 Peak One Drive, #370, Frisco, CO 80443 and reference job # 844768665494702 or submit an application online at: https://www.connectingcolorado.com, job # 844768665494702.