Sushi Prep Cook

Hana Brands; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Prep Cook to join our kiosk team in Chamblee, GA. The role focuses on preparing sushi rice, ingredients, and the core sushi assortment in line with company recipes, standards, and food safety guidelines.

You will work hands-on alongside experienced cooks under the Sushi Team Leader. This entry-level position emphasizes on-the-job training to develop knife technique, sushi fundamentals, and knowledge of food safety, while contributing to daily production and

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with on-the-job training.
• Develop knife technique and sushi fundamentals on the job.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.

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.

Skills

Knife technique

Food safety

Presentation detail

Reliability & organization

Customer service

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.