Sushi Line Cook: Elevate Nigiri & Sauces

HHM Hotels; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance and Wellness Plan

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Sushi Line Cook to prepare fresh sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and related line items in a fast-paced kitchen, adhering to safety and sustainability standards.

You will handle prep, receive ingredients, rotate stock, maintain temperature controls, and support the head chef while following standardized recipes. This role offers growth within a hospitality-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Raw fish handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking a Sushi Line Cook to prepare fresh sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and related line items in a fast-paced kitchen, adhering to safety and sustainability standards.

You will handle prep, receive ingredients, rotate stock, maintain temperature controls, and support the head chef while following standardized recipes. This role offers growth within a hospitality-focused kitchen environment.