Sushi Prep Cook

Hana Brands; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an entry-level Sushi Prep Cook to prepare sushi rice and ingredients, slice fish, and assemble the core sushi assortment according to company standards. You will learn knife technique, sushi fundamentals, and food safety on the job while contributing to daily production.

You will greet customers with friendly service and support a fast-paced kiosk environment, following recipes, labeling, and safety procedures as trained.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with on-the-job training.
• Develop knife technique and sushi fundamentals.
• Adherence to company recipes and food safety standards.

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 standards

Attention to presentation

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.