Open-Kitchen Sushi Chef | Growth & Leadership Path

TRAPPERS SUSHI INC; Covington (WA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with 80% employee–h

DailyPay access

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Employee meal discounts

Leadership development

Growth opportunities

Ownership program

Job summary

TRAPPER’S SUSHI INC in Covington, WA is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and guest-facing sushi bar. You will craft rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes with precision, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

You will collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams, follow FIFO, and ensure safety and sanitation. This role offers growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group and a pathway to leadership.

Qualifications

• One to three years of professional sushi preparation experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and FIFO procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation.
• Ability to provide friendly, professional service in a guest-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and skillfully to portion and prepare ingredients.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, portioning, freshness, and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients before use and promptly report quality or food-safety concerns.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sushi station throughout each shift.
• Follow all sanitation, food-handling, allergen-awareness, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Provide welcoming and knowledgeable service to guests seated at or interacting with the sushi bar.
• Answer guest questions regarding menu items and communicate allergy or dietary requests appropriately.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service and accurate order execution.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and assist with prep work and opening or closing responsibilities.
• Minimize food waste by following recipes, portion standards, and proper storage procedures.
• Support the training and development of new sushi employees as assigned.
• Uphold TRAPPER’S SUSHI INC core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Guest service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

TRAPPER’S SUSHI INC in Covington, WA is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and guest-facing sushi bar. You will craft rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes with precision, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

You will collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams, follow FIFO, and ensure safety and sanitation. This role offers growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group and a pathway to leadership.