Sushi Assistant

Pick n Pay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Cape Town is seeking a Sushi Production Associate to produce sushi according to weekly production plans, ensure a clean work environment, and support stock control.

You will follow food safety procedures, maintain cold chain, and contribute to waste reduction while upholding Pick n Pay standards.

The role requires Grade 12, fish cutting and filleting experience, and knowledge of sushi recipes; good English and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Experience cutting and filleting fish.
• Ability to prepare all fish-related products.
• Broad knowledge of fish species.

Responsibilities

• Follow production plan to produce sushi weekly.
• Produce sushi recipes according to production plan.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist with monthly stock takes and waste scanning.

Skills

Cutting & filleting

Fish knowledge

Sushi recipes

English communication

Food safety training

Production planning

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Responsible for production of Sushi within the department

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Experience in cutting and filleting fish
• Demonstrated ability in preparing of all fish related products
• Broad knowledge of fish

Competencies

• Ability to communicate in English
• Ingredient knowledge& recipe specifications
• Food Safety compliance &training
• Good knowledge of different sushi recipes
• Business Minded
• Customer Orientation
• Express and implied ethical responsibilities.
• Relevant systems knowledge
• Sushi Onboarding programme
• Understanding of production cards and production plan
• Understanding of relevant SOP

Key responsibilities

Production

• Follow production plan to ensure sales growth and minimize waste on a weekly basis
• Produce sushi recipes according to the production plan
• Ensure that the work environment is clean all the time

Sales/ Turnover/ Gross Margin

• Ensure readiness of upcoming of promotional lines in conjunction with the Chef

Administration

• Assist with monthly Stock takes
• Conduct waste scanning daily

Food Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Maintain cold chain all the time
• Prevent cross contamination in the department

Self – Management

• Continually drive and model PnP values at all levels
• Make an effort to stay relevant and up to date with new legislation and development etc.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Closing date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

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