Sushi Line Cook

HHM Hotels; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Transit Benefits

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Referral Bonus

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Sushi Line Cook to prepare fresh sushi, sashimi, and line items following standardized recipes and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include prepping rice and fish, plating, station setup, and proper temperature control. You’ll rotate stock, monitor inventory, and assist in controlling costs while maintaining sanitation standards.

The role offers full-time or part-time opportunities with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Required basic education: high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rice, slice raw fish, and roll sushi to standard quality.
• Begin prep items and ensure precise estimation to prevent over-preparation.
• Maintain cold storage processes and rotate perishables.
• Check pars for shift use and note shortages.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen tools and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols per MSDS and OSHA.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of related experience

Strong knife skills

Job description

Opportunity: Sushi Line Cook

Prepare fresh, high-quality sushi, raw fish, and cold and hot line items in accordance with production requirements, strict food safety protocols, and established guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Assistant to the Head Chef

Your Focus

• Prepare sushi rice, slice high-grade raw fish (sashimi/nigiri), and roll sushi to consistent quality following standardized recipe cards, presentation guidelines, and portion standards.
• Begin prep items (sauces, dressings, vegetables, and rice base) prepared ahead of time, ensuring precise estimation to prevent over-preparation.
• Date all food containers and rotate per company standards, 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.
• Store all unused prep and raw products in designated cold storage at the end of shift, ensuring proper wrapping, labeling, and dating.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per company standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with raw fish handling procedures preferred.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels