Sushi Line Cook & Mentor

Hana Brands; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Line Cook for our kiosk: an experienced producer of the full sushi assortment, including specialty items, with attention to portion size, presentation, and food safety. You will work on the line with the team and report to the Sushi Team Leader.

You will train new Sushi Prep Cooks on knife technique, recipes, and safety procedures, monitor ingredient usage, and ensure consistent, high-quality output in a fast-paced environment with excellent customer service.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Greet customers, answer product questions, and provide friendly, professional service.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Training others

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Line Cook for our kiosk: an experienced producer of the full sushi assortment, including specialty items, with attention to portion size, presentation, and food safety. You will work on the line with the team and report to the Sushi Team Leader.

You will train new Sushi Prep Cooks on knife technique, recipes, and safety procedures, monitor ingredient usage, and ensure consistent, high-quality output in a fast-paced environment with excellent customer service.