Sushi Prep Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Cicero (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime / sund

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in New York invites you to join our sushi team. You will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi and assist customers with made-to-order requests, learning traditional techniques alongside experienced chefs in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

You’ll work with teammates to slice fish, prepare rice, roll sushi, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while following food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and switch quickly.
• Interest in sushi preparation and willingness to learn with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, including slicing fish, cutting vegetables, and making sushi rice.
• Assist in making sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely preparation.
• Uphold excellent food presentation and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Bring your love for sushi, and we’ll teach you the rest! In this role, you will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls to be sold in our store, as well as help customers with any made‑to‑order or special requests. You will work alongside experienced sushi chefs, learning traditional techniques and perfecting your craft in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, including slicing fish, cutting vegetables, and making sushi rice
• Assist in making sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring timely preparation
• Uphold excellent food presentation and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work‑life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission‑driven, values‑based company where YOU make the difference.

• Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.