Prep Cook – Sushi Manufacturing (Hourly)

Hissho Sushi, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career advancement

Job summary

Hissho Sushi, Inc. is seeking a Prep Cook to join our commissary production team in Chester. You will prepare all essential ingredients for daily manufacturing, handling seafood, vegetables, and rice in a fast-paced, food-safe environment to ensure smooth production later in the day.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain prep logs, assist with setup, and help keep a clean, organized workspace. ServSafe certification is required or obtainable; prior kitchen or production experience is

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is required or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience in restaurant, commissary, or production kitchen is preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Experience preparing rice, vegetables, seafood, or ready-to-eat foods is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, batch sheets, and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rice according to standardized recipes and quality standards.
• Wash, peel, and cut produce for daily batches.
• Defrost and portion seafood and other ingredients to spec, following HACCP protocols.
• Maintain ingredient storage, rotation, and labeling (FIFO).
• Record and verify daily prep logs (rice pH, temperature, cooling).
• Assist in setup for production shift and stocking of tables/equipment.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Kitchen teamwork

Food prep experience

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Knives

Rice cooker

Scales

Peelers

Job description

Description

Schedule:

Full-time or Part-time | Early Morning, Weekday & Weekend Shifts | Occasional Overtime

About Hissho Sushi

At Hissho, we’re passionate about making premium sushi accessible everywhere — from grocery stores to hospitals to airports. Our vertically integrated supply chain, industry-leading innovation, and focus on quality ensure that every roll reflects the artistry and care of our brand. Join our commissary production team and help power one of the fastest-growing names in fresh, ready-to-eat foods.

What You’ll Do

As a Prep Cook, you’ll support our sushi production team in a commissary kitchen setting by preparing all essential ingredients needed for daily manufacturing. You’ll handle seafood, vegetables, and rice preparation in a fast-paced, food-safe environment to ensure smooth production later in the day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rice according to Hissho’s standardized recipes and quality standards.
• Wash, peel, and cut produce (avocado, cucumber, carrots, etc.) for daily batches.
• Defrost and portion seafood and other ingredients to spec, following HACCP and Hissho protocols.
• Maintain ingredient storage, rotation, and labeling (FIFO).
• Record and verify daily prep logs (rice pH, temperature, cooling).
• Assist in setup for production shift — stocking make tables and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, following FDA and facility procedures.
• Support daily and weekly deep cleaning and equipment sanitation.
• Communicate with the Production Lead to ensure accurate prep quantities.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification required, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Previous restaurant, commissary, food prep, seafood, or production kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Experience preparing rice, vegetables, seafood, sauces, or ready-to-eat foods is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, batch sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring, portioning, labeling, and recording prep information.
• Basic math skills for weighing ingredients, scaling recipes, counting portions, and completing logs.
• Comfortable using kitchen tools and equipment such as knives, rice cookers, scales and peelers.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Comfortable working early mornings, weekends, or assigned production shifts.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe work area.

Why Hissho?

• Competitive hourly pay with advancement opportunities.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO).
• Work in a collaborative environment that values consistency, safety, and quality.
• Be part of a company redefining how fresh sushi is made and enjoyed across the country.

Note

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations.