Sushi Line Cook: Expert Prep & Training

Hana Group; Asheville (NC); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hana Brands is seeking an experienced Sushi Line Cook for our retail kiosk to produce the full sushi assortment with quality, portion control, and presentation. You will work on the line with the kiosk team, ensuring consistent production and food safety, while supporting and training newer Sushi Prep Cooks in knife technique and recipes.

You will monitor ingredient usage, follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and provide friendly service to customers in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on food preparation experience in a restaurant kitchen, deli, prepared foods department, or food production environment.
• Solid knife skills and consistent portioning. Experience in garde manger, butchery, deli, prepared foods, or another high-volume prep station transfers well; sushi experience is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to understand recipes, product labels, production guides, food safety instructions, and workplace communications in English.
• Ability to stay organized, work efficiently, and use sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to train and support newer cooks.
• Current food handler certification, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• A professional and respectful approach with customers, coworkers, and store leadership.
• Sushi preparation experience in a restaurant, grocery, or high-volume food service setting preferred.
• Experience training or onboarding other kitchen or prepared foods staff preferred.
• Experience monitoring production levels, food waste, and ingredient usage preferred.
• Commitment to company mission, values, and professional customer interactions.

Responsabilités

• Produce the full sushi assortment, including specialty and higher-complexity items, to company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Slice and portion fish from pre-portioned fillets and saku blocks, and prep vegetables for rolls and garnishes.
• Prepare sushi rice and other ingredients according to company recipes and specifications.
• Train new Sushi Prep Cooks on knife technique, recipes, specifications, and food safety procedures, checking their work and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Monitor production levels and ingredient usage to keep products available while controlling waste.
• Follow production guides, recipes, labeling requirements, and food safety procedures.
• Inspect ingredients before use and report quality concerns to the Sushi Team Leader.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, equipment, workstations, and food-contact surfaces, and keep the kiosk clean, organized, stocked, and customer-ready.
• Report equipment, product quality, or safety concerns to the Sushi Team Leader or manager on duty.
• Greet customers, answer product questions, and provide friendly, professional service.

Connaissances

Knife skills

Portioning accuracy

Food safety

English comprehension

Training others

Time management

Customer service

Formation

Food handler certification

Description du poste

Hana Brands is seeking an experienced Sushi Line Cook for our retail kiosk to produce the full sushi assortment with quality, portion control, and presentation. You will work on the line with the kiosk team, ensuring consistent production and food safety, while supporting and training newer Sushi Prep Cooks in knife technique and recipes.

You will monitor ingredient usage, follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and provide friendly service to customers in a fast-paced setting.