Temp Sushi Chef — Fast-Paced Bar & Fresh Prep

Hana Group; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly

Travel arranged

Franchise ownership pathway

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Temp Sushi and Fresh Foods Chef to handle sushi rolling, fish prep, and rice cooking in a live sushi bar environment. You will work independently to meet daily quality and portion standards while maintaining food safety and minimizing waste.

This temporary assignment offers hourly pay, on-site hours at our locations, and potential travel for assignments. Successful performers may access franchise ownership opportunities within the Hana Brands network.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of food handling experience, plus sushi rolling experience or a culinary degree.
• Excellent knife skills for slicing fish and vegetables used in sushi.
• Valid food handler's card or ability to obtain one before first shift.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Expert in cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish, vegetables, and produce.
• Adhering to training guide/manual specs, creating rolls based upon guidelines provided to each kiosk.
• Preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice to spec, consistently, every shift.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established company guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation and food safety.
• Preparing various fresh foods including entrees and cut fruit, if required.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes.
• Expert understanding of food waste and costs and how it impacts the goals of the kiosk.
• Producing to par levels and to the day's expected volume so the case stays full without over-producing.
• Creating an expectation for a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi and food preparation before every use.
• Greeting and communicating with customers to ensure that they feel valued as our customer.
• Getting up to speed quickly in a store you have not worked before — its layout, par levels, equipment and host requirements.

Skills

People skills

Expert culinary skills

Product knowledge

Quality and food safety

Profit knowledge and waste control

Works independently

Adaptability in an unfamiliar store

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Temp Sushi and Fresh Foods Chef to handle sushi rolling, fish prep, and rice cooking in a live sushi bar environment. You will work independently to meet daily quality and portion standards while maintaining food safety and minimizing waste.

This temporary assignment offers hourly pay, on-site hours at our locations, and potential travel for assignments. Successful performers may access franchise ownership opportunities within the Hana Brands network.