Sushi Line Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Manalapan, NJ is seeking a part-time sushi prep associate to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls and assist customers with made-to-order requests, learning traditional techniques from experienced sushi chefs in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

The position offers weekend shifts and early start times, with pay of $18 to $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience, preferably in sushi or Japanese cuisine.
• 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

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location

55 US Highway 9 South Manalapan, NJ 07726

Availability Requirement for this role

Morning, afternoon (includes weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am

Age Requirement

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

$18 - $18.50 / 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