Sushi Trainee

Wegmans; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime & holiday premium

Health insurance

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans in Downingtown area is seeking a Prep Cook focused on sushi and fresh ingredients. You will work with experienced sushi chefs to prepare rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, while ensuring quality and presentation in a busy store kitchen.

Join a team that values high standards, food safety, and excellent customer service. Training will be provided to learn traditional techniques and expand your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Sushi prep

Knife skills

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

Comprehensive benefits*

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

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

Associate - Culinary Arts; Experience working as a Prep Cook / apprentice cook; Food preparation experience; Work Environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements including forceful pinching and gripping as well as awkward and forceful postures of the wrist, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds rarely. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction).The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures near hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees). Basic tools and equipment used include common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment, rice cooker, fryer, mechanical wrapping equipment, packaging supplies.