Sushi Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Rochester, NY, is seeking a full-time sushi prep team member to help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls and assist with made-to-order requests. You will learn traditional techniques from experienced sushi chefs in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Requirements include 1+ year kitchen experience, basic knife skills, and a willingness to grow in a culinary setting. Availability includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, with competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years of kitchen experience, preferably in a sushi or Japanese restaurant.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with sushi products.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a culinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, including slicing fish, cutting vegetables, and making sushi rice.
• Assist in making sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely preparation.
• Uphold excellent food presentation and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Familiarity with sushi products

Job description

Location:

3195 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14618

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$18.50 - $19.50 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

In this role, you will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls to be sold in our store, as well as help customers with any made-to-order or special requests. You will work alongside experienced sushi chefs, learning traditional techniques and perfecting your craft in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients, including slicing fish, cutting vegetables, and making sushi rice
• Assist in making sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely preparation
• Uphold excellent food presentation and customer satisfaction

Requirements:

• 1+ years of kitchen experience, preferably in a sushi or Japanese restaurant
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with sushi products
• Willingness to learn and grow in a culinary setting