Sushi Prep Cook

Hana Brands; Chamblee (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking an entry-level Sushi Prep Cook to assemble sushi rice and core ingredients in the kiosk, following company recipes and standards for quality and safety. You will work alongside experienced cooks and develop knife technique and sushi fundamentals on the job.

As a hands-on production role, you will help Maintain clean, organized workstations, prep vegetables, and assist with daily production while delivering friendly, professional customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• This entry-level role includes on-the-job training to build knife technique, sushi fundamentals, and food safety knowledge.
• Candidates should be willing to learn and follow company recipes and standards.
• Attention to recipe presentation, portion control, and safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rice and other ingredients according to company recipes and specifications.
• Slice and portion fish from pre-portioned fillets and saku blocks, and prep vegetables for rolls and garnishes.
• Produce core sushi assortment to company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• 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 surfaces; keep kiosk organized and customer-ready.
• Report equipment, product quality, or safety concerns to the Sushi Team Leader or manager.
• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional service.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Job description

Description The Sushi Prep Cook prepares sushi rice, ingredients, and the core sushi assortment in the kiosk, working to company recipes and specifications and to company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety. Reporting to the Sushi Team Leader, this is a hands-on production role worked alongside experienced cooks.

This is an entry-level position and the company’s primary training role. The Sushi Prep Cook develops knife technique, sushi fundamentals, and food safety knowledge on the job while contributing to daily production.

All seafood arrives pre-portioned as fillets or saku blocks. There is no whole-fish butchery in the kiosks.

Key Competencies

Willingness to learn knife technique and sushi fundamentals, working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, attention to recipe and presentation detail, reliability and organization in a fast-paced production environment, and a professional, service-minded approach with customers, teammates, and store partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rice and other ingredients according to company recipes and specifications.
• Slice and portion fish from pre-portioned fillets and saku blocks, and prep vegetables for rolls and garnishes.
• Produce the core sushi assortment to company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• 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.

This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.