Sushi Line Cook

The Sushi Line Cook is the experienced production role in the kiosk, responsible for producing the full sushi assortment, including specialty and higher-complexity items, to company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety. Reporting to the Sushi Team Leader, this is a hands-on role worked on the line alongside the rest of the kiosk team.

The primary focus of this role is consistent, efficient production of the full assortment, together with training and supporting new Sushi Prep Cooks on knife technique, recipes, specifications, and food safety procedures. The Sushi Line Cook also monitors production levels and ingredient usage to keep products available while controlling waste.

All seafood arrives pre-portioned as fillets or saku blocks. There is no whole-fish butchery in the kiosks.

Key Competencies

Solid knife skills and consistent portioning, ability to produce specialty and higher-complexity items to specification, working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, willingness to train and support newer cooks, efficiency and sound judgment in a fast-paced production environment, and a professional, service-minded approach with customers, teammates, and store partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce the full sushi assortment, including specialty and higher-complexity items, to company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Slice and portion fish from pre-portioned fillets and saku blocks, and prep vegetables for rolls and garnishes.
• Prepare sushi rice and other ingredients according to company recipes and specifications.
• Train new Sushi Prep Cooks on knife technique, recipes, specifications, and food safety procedures, checking their work and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Monitor production levels and ingredient usage to keep products available while controlling waste.
• Follow production guides, recipes, labeling requirements, and food safety procedures.
• Inspect ingredients before use and report quality concerns to the Sushi Team Leader.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, equipment, workstations, and food-contact surfaces, and keep the kiosk clean, organized, stocked, and customer-ready.
• Report equipment, product quality, or safety concerns to the Sushi Team Leader or manager on duty.
• Greet customers, answer product questions, and provide friendly, professional service.

This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.