chef

Sanjo Sushi & Asian cuisine; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal every shift

Store discount

Company events

Job summary

Sanjo Sushi is a growing Japanese restaurant in Uptown New Westminster seeking a skilled chef who can handle both the roll station and sashimi with clean technique and consistent execution.

Schedule: Full-time, 4 days a week (Sunday to Wednesday), 2 days on the roll station / 2 days on sashimi; we offer $25/hr starting with potential for higher based on experience, plus staff meals and discounted or free food.

Qualifications

• Experience on both roll and sashimi stations (must be able to work independently).
• Clean, fast technique with attention to presentation and portioning.
• Reliable, punctual, and calm under pressure.
• Food Safe certification is an asset (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare maki, uramaki, and specialty rolls with consistency and speed.
• Handle daily mise en place - rice, fillings, sauces, toppings.
• Follow portioning and rolling standards to support cost control and consistency.
• Slice and plate sashimi to order with precision and clean knife work.
• Portion fish according to daily specifications and freshness standards.
• Set up and break down the sashimi station with care for food safety.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, and station organization.
• Communicate smoothly with the kitchen and front-of-house during service.

Skills

Roll station

Sashimi station

Food safety

Independent worker

Job description

Sanjo Sushi is a growing Japanese restaurant in Uptown New Westminster. We're looking for a skilled chef who can handle both the roll station and sashimi and takes pride in clean technique and consistent execution.

Schedule: Full-time, 4 days a week (Sunday to Wednesday), 2 days on the roll station / 2 days on sashimi.

What you'll be doing

• Roll Station:
  • Prepare maki, uramaki, and specialty rolls with consistency and speed.
  • Handle daily mise en place - rice, fillings, sauces, toppings.
  • Follow portioning and rolling standards to support cost control and consistency.
• Sashimi Station:
  • Slice and plate sashimi to order with precision and clean knife work.
  • Portion fish according to daily specifications and freshness standards.
  • Set up and break down the sashimi station with care for food safety.
• Both roles:
  • Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, and station organization.
  • Communicate smoothly with the kitchen and front-of-house during service.

What we're looking for

• Experience on both roll and sashimi stations (must be able to work independently).
• Clean, fast technique with attention to presentation and portioning.
• Reliable, punctual, and calm under pressure.
• Food Safe certification is an asset (or willingness to obtain).

What we offer

• $25/hr starting, higher based on experience.
• Stable, set weekly schedule.
• Staff meal every shift.
• Supportive team and efficient workflow.

Benefits

• Company events.
• Discounted or free food.
• Store discount.

Location and logistics

• Work location: In person.
• Location: New Westminster, BC V3L 3B5. Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
• Sushi: 1 year (required).
• Roll Chef: 1 year (required).
• Kitchen: 1 year (required).
• Salary: $25.00 per hour.
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time.
• Starts as soon as possible.
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy.
• Source: indeed.com #10228098695.