Sushi Assistant

Job Overview

Sakana Wayne is a new Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant . We are hiring experienced Sushi Assistants to join our team.

We welcome both experienced sushi professionals and dependable candidates who have basic kitchen experience and are interested in developing their sushi skills. Paid training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, appetizers, and other sushi-bar items according to Sakana recipes and presentation standards.
• Wash, cut, portion, label, date, and properly store fish, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients.
• Set up and restock the sushi station before and during service.
• Follow Sakana’s portion standards and maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Communicate with the sushi, kitchen, expo, and service teams.
• Immediately communicate allergy orders, ingredient shortages, refires, and service delays.
• Follow food-safety procedures for raw fish, temperature control, sanitation, and allergy cross-contact prevention.
• Keep cutting boards, knives, sushi mats, refrigerators, sinks, walls, floors, and work surfaces clean and sanitized.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store all products using FIFO procedures.
• Complete opening, closing, restocking, and assigned deep-cleaning duties.
• Assist other sushi team members during high-volume service.

Experience

• Previous restaurant, food-preparation, or sushi experience is preferred.
• Willing to learn sushi preparation, rolling, knife skills, food safety, and presentation standards.
• Able to follow recipes, visual guides, portion standards, and manager instructions.
• Dependable, organized, clean, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be punctual, dependable, team-oriented, and able to communicate clearly at work.

Qualifications

• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• English, Spanish, and Chinese speakers are welcome.

Sakana is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without discrimination and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Join us to bring your culinary passion to life! We value energetic team players eager to learn and grow within the exciting world of Japanese cuisine. All positions are paid roles that support your professional development while contributing to memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person