Sushi Prep Cook - $16-$19- Uchi Austin

LORO; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k Savings plan

Dining discounts

Promotion from within

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking a Sushi Prep Cook in Austin, TX. This full-time, entry-level role provides foundational experience toward becoming a sushi chef, with training and advancement from within.

You’ll contribute to ingredient production, line setup, and rice prep in a fast-paced kitchen. Starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, EAP, a 401(k) plan, dining discounts, and growth opportunities within our

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and coworkers.
• Identify and follow safety guidelines and standards.
• Stand and move for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and tolerate temp changes.
• Ability to use kitchen tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Produce ingredients and set up sushi line for service.
• Fabricate fish, prep sauces, vegetables, and sushi rice.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and proper storage of supplies.
• Support senior cooks and learn the sushi chef foundation.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Teamwork

Food prep

Tools

Ovens & grills

Knives

Rice cooker

Job description

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for Sushi Prep Cooks. This is a full-time, entry-level position intended to offer the foundational experience necessary to become a sushi chef! We are committed to promoting almost exclusively from within, and to providing training and guidance along the way. As a Sushi Prep Cook, you will be responsible for production of ingredients and setting the sushi line up for success. This includes but is not limited to fish fabrication, sauce work, vegetable and produce prep, and sushi rice prep.

We’re offering at starting range of $16.00 - $19.00 for Sushi Prep Cooks.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow – we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people.

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Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.