sushi chef

Kojan Restaurant; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Kojan Restaurant in Abbotsford, BC is hiring a sushi chef for on-site, permanent full-time work at 30–40 hours per week, at a rate of $39 per hour.

You will prepare and cook complete meals and sushi, plan menus, manage inventory and food costs, and supervise a small kitchen team. Applicants should have 2–3 years experience, a Food Safety Certificate, and fluency in English; shifts include mornings/evenings/weekends. This role starts as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a sushi chef or in a related role.
• Food Safety Certificate required or equivalent certification.
• Good command of English for kitchen communication and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Prepare and cook sushi and complete meals for events and daily service.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff; train team in preparation and handling of food.

Skills

English

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Initiative

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Posted on September 11, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Kojan Restaurant

sushi chef

Job Details

• Location Abbotsford , BC V2S 2B9
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 39.00 HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3670113

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-10-02

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.