Sushi Prep Cook

Hana Group US; Wellington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group US is seeking a Sushi Prep Cook to join our kitchen team in Kentucky. This entry-point role focuses on learning knife skills, sushi rice prep, and basic food safety while delivering high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities include preparing sushi, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction during busy periods. Previous sushi experience is a plus; strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in the food service industry.
• Sushi rolling experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Communicate with customers to engage and understand needs.
• Valid food handler’s license with knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish and vegetables.
• Inspecting quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish for sushi preparation and flag sub-standard items.
• Prepare various sushi dishes according to guidelines on quality, portions, presentation and safety.
• Maintain a clean work environment to prevent contamination.
• Report equipment problems to the manager on duty.
• Sterilize utensils and equipment before use.
• Greet and communicate with customers to ensure they feel valued.

Skills

People Skills

Core Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality and Food Safety

Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Education

Food Handler's License

Job description

Description

The Sushi Prep Cook position is the entry point into our organization. Used as a developmental role, you will learn to master knife skills, fundamentals of rolling sushi and food safety. The Sushi Chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing and filleting various kinds of fish and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

To be successful as a sushi chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Ultimately, an exceptional sushi chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant quality standards during busy periods.

Key Competencies:

People Skills, Core Culinary Skills, Product Knowledge, Quality and Food Safety, Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish and vegetables
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the STL when quality is sub-standard
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use
• Greeting and communicating with customers to ensure that they feel valued as our customer

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

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Communicate with the customer/member to engage and understand their needs
• Valid food handler’s license, with sound knowledge of food safety regulations
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• The ability to work under pressure with sound judgement
• Encompass the company mission and core values

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer