Sushi Chef

Lead Sushi Maker

The Lead Sushi Maker is responsible for leading daily sushi production and ensuring consistent quality, food safety, and execution standards in a supermarket environment. This is a hands-on lead role that assigns tasks, trains and coaches team members, maintains station organization and sanitation, and supports basic ordering/inventory routines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, and other Japanese dishes.
• Select, clean, and prepare fresh fish, seafood, rice, and vegetables.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and manage inventory.
• Keep the kitchen and workstations clean.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods and assist customers when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or in a similar role within the restaurant industry is plus, no experience is welcome.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; repetitive knife work.
• Ability to lift up to 3550 lbs.
• Ability to work in cold environments as needed.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time.
• Location: 450 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
• Working Hours: Flexible schedule required, including weekends and holidays; hours based on business needs.

Benefits

(Applied to full time employee only):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Services Award.
• Employee Discount.
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave.

Compensation:

The pay rate for this job is $15.92-$18.00 per hour. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Disclaimer:

Our goal is to be a recognized leader in the industry while providing a great workplace for employees. Please note the job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the position. They do not cover all the details of skills, duties, or responsibilities required for the positions. Thus, they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all skills, duties, and responsibilities required for personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as instructed by management. Skills, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. We are an E.E.O. employer.