Sushi Cook

Orbital Kitchens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Kitchens, a New York–based delivery-only, multi-brand kitchen company, is seeking a Sushi Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can lead in a team setting. You will follow exact recipe procedures for maki, temaki, nigiri, sashimi, poke and crudo, while maintaining top food-safety standards and precise fish fabrication.

AM/PM shifts available; immediate start; $19–$23 hourly. Experience in a New York sushi restaurant is a plus; NYC Food Protection Course Certification

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant.
• Ability to prepare fish (fishmonger, fish butchery).
• Previous New York restaurant experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• NYC Food Protection Course Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all sushi items (Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, Crudo).
• Perform a variety of fish fabrication techniques.
• Maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and Sanitation.
• Cut, chop, slice, and filet different types of produce and proteins.

Skills

Follow recipes

Fish fabrication

Food safety & sanitation

Knife skills

Education

NYC Food Protection Course Certification

Job description

The Sushi Chef is a self-starter and team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and can handle a high volume of orders.

Requirements

• Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all items from Sushi production, including but not limited to Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, and Crudo.
• Ability to perform a variety of fish fabrication techniques.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and Sanitation practices with attention to detail.
• Cutting, chopping, slicing, and fileting different types of produce/proteins (especially different types of fish).

Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• 3+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant.
• Ability to prepare fish (fishmonger, fish butchery).
• Previous New York restaurant experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Education/Credentials

• NYC Food Protection Course Certification (preferred).

Hours Needed

• We are looking for AM shifts: 9/10 am -6 pm.
• We are looking for PM shifts: 6 pm -2 am/3 am.

Orbital Kitchens is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: PM shifts: 4pm -1a

Salary: $19 – $23 hourly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Orbital Kitchens

Orbital Kitchens is a New York–based delivery-only, multi-brand kitchen company. It runs many virtual restaurant brands from centralized kitchens, focused on making delivery food faster, fresher, more affordable, and more diverse.