Fish Cutter

Kura Sushi West Des Moines; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips eligible

Meal discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Kura Sushi USA is opening a new location in West Des Moines, IA. We are hiring fish cutters with opportunities for both full-time and part-time hours. Earn $13.00/hour plus tips; earnings increase with tips and experience. Availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Join a team passionate about sushi, culture, and delivering a unique guest experience. Enjoy meal discounts, a referral bonus, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Team players who go above and beyond.
• Committed to fresh, tasty, quality food for guests.
• Experienced at cutting, preparing and portioning fish.
• Knowledgeable about food safety standards and restaurant cleanliness.
• Eager to learn and prepare sushi by Kura standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion fish to Kura standards.
• Assist in maintaining restaurant cleanliness and safety.
• Contribute to a team-focused and guest-friendly service environment.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm to learn

Job description

KURA SUSHI – Pioneers of the revolving sushi concept!

New store opening in Fall 2026!

Stay tuned for details on upcoming interview days and recruiting events for our upcoming location in West Des Moines!

Come join the Kura Krew, a team that is passionate about food, culture and providing a unique experience!

Wages: $13.00/hour(Tips eligible with position)
Example earnings: $13.00/hr. + $6.00/hr. in tips = $19.00/hr. projected earnings. *Note - Projected earnings is an example of what you could earn in this role. Actual earnings depends on actual tips earned.

*Must be at least 18 years of age or older to apply*

Fish Cutters at Kura are:

• Team players that go above and beyond
• Committed to preparing and providing fresh, tasty, and quality food to our guests
• Experienced at accurately cutting, preparing and portioning of fish
• Knowledgeable about food safety standards and restaurant cleanliness
• Eager and enthusiastic about learning and preparing sushi by Kura standards.

Schedule:

• Full-time and Part-time hours available!
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred

Benefits:

• Earn solid Tips!
• Meal discounts
• Flexible scheduling + life-work balance
• Career growth opportunities - we put a strong focus on promotion from within!
• Generous employee referral program - get paid to work with your friends! (conditions apply)

About Kura Sushi USA:

Kura Sushi USA is an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. Since the opening of the first restaurant in Osaka, Japan in 1977, the Kura Corporation has grown substantially with over 540 locations across Japan, Taiwan and the United States.

Kura Sushi is on a mission to revolutionize the sushi dining experience. As pioneers of the 'revolving sushi' concept, we combine advanced technology, premium ingredients, and affordable prices to enhance the unique revolving sushi dining experience.

Kura Sushi provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Transparency

This position offers a pay rate of ($13.00 to $13.00) per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws. At Kura Sushi, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring competitive compensation for all roles