Sushi Kitchen Assistant

Sooshy PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Sooshy PTY LTD is seeking a part-time sushi kitchen assistant for weekday morning shifts in Melbourne. You will prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, handle fish, and maintain a clean, food-safe workspace.

Responsibilities include following recipes, managing production priorities, and minimizing waste while delivering consistent presentation. Availability for regular weekday mornings is essential, with potential for casual hire initially.

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience making sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.
• Strong knife skills and experience preparing and slicing fish.
• Knowledge of safe raw fish handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Strong attention to detail, portion accuracy, and presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes and work efficiently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and slice fish for sushi, nigiri, and sashimi.
• Prepare sushi rice, fillings, sauces, and other ingredients.
• Produce sushi hand rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to our recipes and presentation standards.
• Follow daily production priorities and package products for sale.
• Check ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and minimise waste.
• Wash dishes and equipment and keep the kitchen clean and organised.
• Follow food safety, allergen, and workplace safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively and complete preparation tasks with limited direction.

Skills

Knife skills

Fish preparation

Portion accuracy

Follow recipes

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Reporting to the Business Owner / Manager, you will prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to Sooshy's recipes, portion requirements, and presentation standards. The role includes skilled fish preparation and cutting, ingredient preparation, and maintaining a clean, organised, and food-safe kitchen. You will follow daily production priorities and complete assigned tasks with limited day-to-day direction.

Expected hours are approximately 6:00 am to 1 pm, two to three weekdays per week. This is a part-time position, although casual employment may be offered initially. Part-time employees will have an agreed regular work pattern.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and slice fish for sushi, nigiri, and sashimi.

Prepare sushi rice, fillings, sauces, and other ingredients.

Produce sushi hand rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to our recipes and presentation standards.

Follow daily production priorities and package products for sale.

Check ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and minimise waste.

Wash dishes and equipment and keep the kitchen clean and organised.

Follow food safety, allergen, and workplace safety requirements.

Work collaboratively and complete preparation tasks with limited direction.

About you

Commercial kitchen experience making sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.

Strong knife skills and experience preparing and slicing fish.

Knowledge of safe raw fish handling, storage, and temperature control.

Strong attention to detail, portion accuracy, and presentation.

Ability to follow recipes and work efficiently with limited direction.

Reliability, a team-focused approach, and availability for weekday morning shifts.

About us

Sooshy is a modern sushi takeaway located at 435 Swan Street, Richmond. We are built for the weekday lunch rush, with high-quality sushi, generous portions, fast service, and a distinctly Melbourne identity. Our focus is on fresh ingredients, consistent quality, and efficient operations that deliver great food quickly and reliably.

Weekday daytime hours only with no evening shifts, split shifts, or weekend work.

Work-life balance that is rare in the industry.

Work closely with a small team with clear recipes and daily priorities to guide your work.