Operations Chef

AFC Franchise Corp.; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M 

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

AFC Franchise Corp. is seeking an Operations Chef to prepare and present high-quality sushi and hot foods across multiple store locations in the United States.

The role emphasizes food safety, inventory management, and collaboration with store teams to create a welcoming customer experience. Flexible, travel-friendly candidate will work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, while maintaining ServSafe and Allergen certifications.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics; food safety preferred.
• Proven sushi chef experience or similar culinary role.
• Strong knife skills for traditional and modern sushi techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• US candidates: ServSafe Certification and Allergen Certificate; Canada: Food Handler Certification.
• Willingness to travel and work at multiple locations.
• Experience with ADP and Concur is a plus.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality.
• Team-oriented with good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality sushi and hot food items, including core menu and promotions.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and prepared to food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Conduct regular inventory checks; report shortages and assist restocking as needed.
• Produce items based on Daily Production Report (DPR) to meet goals.
• Complete required logbooks per Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Adhere to schedules and store hours with reliability.
• Provide exceptional customer service through positive interactions.
• Communicate clearly with team, staff, and management.
• Uphold appearance and conduct standards, including uniforms and IDs.
• Travel to various retail locations from home base; occasional extended periods.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain active ServSafe and Allergen Certificates.
• Perform additional duties, including purchasing produce for inventory (reimbursement) and occasional delivery.

Skills

Sushi experience

Knife skills

Customer service

Team player

Travel readiness

Flexible hours

Food safety knowledge

ADP/Concur experience

Ability to work quickly

Hygiene

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Allergen Certification

Food Handler Certification (Canada)

Vocational kitchen training

Tools

ADP

Concur

Job description

Come join our AFC Team!

Position Overview

The Operations Chef prepares and presents high-quality sushi and hot food items while upholding company standards for food safety, cleanliness, and presentation. This role plays an important part in daily store operations by following production plans, managing inventory, and completing required documentation to ensure fresh products and minimal waste. A strong focus in this role is on customer service and collaboration with store teams, which helps create a welcoming and positive experience for every customer.

This position operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where store assignments may change on short notice due to franchise transitions. The role is temporary full-time status and work is based on business operational needs and assignment availability. Candidates should be flexible and open to working at different retail locations, and occasionally in nearby cities or locations, as required. Reliability, adaptability, and a willingness to travel are essential for success in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality sushi and hot food items, including both core menu and promotional offerings.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and prepared in full compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Conduct regular inventory checks of ingredients and supplies; report shortages and assist with restocking as needed.
• Produce sushi and hot food items based on the Daily Production Report (DPR) to meet sales and operational goals.
• Accurately complete required logbooks in accordance with Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Adhere to assigned schedules and store operating hours with consistent reliability.
• Provide exceptional customer service through positive, professional, and courteous interactions.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with team members, store staff, and management.
• Uphold company standards for appearance, conduct, and professionalism, including proper uniform and ID use.
• Travel to various retail locations from the chef’s home base, occasionally for extended periods.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain an active Manager’s ServSafe Certification and Allergen Certificate (accordingly).
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include purchasing produce for inventory (with reimbursement) and occasional delivery services.

Pay Range

Starts at $17.50/hourly

Rewards & Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications & Skills

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Proven experience as a sushi chef or in a similar culinary role.
• Strong knife skills with knowledge of both traditional and modern sushi preparation techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• U.S. Candidates (Required): Manager’s ServSafe Certification and valid Allergen Certificate
• Canada Candidates (Required): Valid Food Handler’s Certification
• Flexibility to work at different locations based on business needs.
• Ability to travel
• Experience using business applications such as ADP (payroll and HR functions) and Concur (expense reimbursement) is a plus.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.