Sushi Assistant

Pick n Pay Retailers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town seeks a Sushi Production Specialist to ensure quality sushi production and adherence to food safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing sushi, maintaining hygiene, and managing stock effectively. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace the company’s values. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of Sushi within the department.
• Store product in a safe and tidy manner.
• Prepare and wrap products according to specifications.
• Ensure correct pricing.
• Quality control, stock rotation, and removal of expired stock.
• Follow production plan to ensure sales growth and minimize waste.
• Produce sushi recipes according to the production plan.
• Ensure that the work environment is clean at all times.
• Ensure readiness of upcoming promotional lines.
• Assist with monthly stocktakes.
• Conduct waste scanning daily.
• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures.
• Maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain cold chain at all times.
• Prevent cross-contamination in the department.
• Drive and model company values.
• Stay relevant and up-to-date with new legislation and developments.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: August 19, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: JR103529

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

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for production of Sushi within the department.
• Store product in a safe and tidy manner – hygiene and housekeeping.
• Prepare and wrap products according to specifications.
• Ensure correct pricing.
• Quality control, stock rotation, and removal of expired stock.

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 at all times.

Sales/Turnover/Gross Margin

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

Administration

• Assist with monthly stocktakes.
• Conduct waste scanning daily.

Food Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures.
• Maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain cold chain at all times.
• Prevent cross-contamination in the department.

Self-Management

• Drive and model company values at all levels.
• Stay relevant and up-to-date with new legislation and developments.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.

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

Welcome to Pick n Pay

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