Sushi Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel/restaurant discounts

Job summary

The Nines in Portland, Oregon (Departure Portland) is hiring a line cook to ensure consistent quality from the sushi station through quality control and sanitation, following recipes and SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a related role, sushi rolling in a high-volume kitchen is preferred, and you must be able to work as part of a team and communicate with kitchen staff. Pay is USD $23.50–$25.00 per hour, with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in a related role; sushi rolling in high-volume ops is preferred.
• Teamwork and clear communication with kitchen staff are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and portion standards.
• Start prepped items and manage portions to avoid waste.
• Date, rotate, and store perishables; keep temps in spec.
• Check pars for shift, prep needs, freezer pull, and line setup.
• Note any out-of-stock items; communicate shortages.
• Return unused items to storage; date/label perishables.
• Assist in correcting food-cost issues and minimize waste.

Skills

Teamwork

Kitchen communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

At The Nines, Portland, we embrace:

• Historic Retail Palace Reborn - Adaptive reuse of the 1909 Meier & Frank building as a love letter to Portland's architectural past

• Dual Culinary Destination - Urban Farmer's farm-to-table steakhouse and Departure's rooftop pan-Asian cuisine — two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants

• Living Sustainability Philosophy - Onsite honeybees, hydroponic gardens, and a house butcher reflect a genuine commitment to sourcing

• Oregon Art Immersion - 400+ locally curated pieces including the iconic Bird Song chandelier and student monotypes in every room

• Sophisticated Portland Spirit - Luxury rooted in the city's creative, locally obsessed, independent character

All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of The Nines, Portland and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the sushi station through quality control, following recipes and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.

• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Sushi rolling in a high volume operation preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.

• Periodic climbing required.

• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.

• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.

• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.

• Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.

• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits:

• Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit

• Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period

• Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution

• Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage

• Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

• Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan

• Other Benefits:

• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria

• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy

• Calm Health Application Subscription

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring.

To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you.

Salary

USD $23.50 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

ID: 2026-33371

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Nines

Outlet: Departure Portland

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $23.50/Hr.

Max: USD $25.00/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address: 525 SW Morrison St

City: Portland

State: Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability