Sushi Prep Cook

Hana Group North America is a renowned hospitality organization specializing in delivering high-quality dining experiences with a focus on traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. As a part of a global network of dining establishments, Hana Group North America prides itself on maintaining authenticity while ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction throughout all its venues. Known for its commitment to culinary excellence and innovative food presentation, the company emphasizes the training and development of its staff, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that nurtures growth and proficiency in Japanese culinary arts.

The Sushi Prep Cook position at Hana Group North America serves as the crucial entry point into their culinary team. This role is designed as a developmental opportunity, allowing individuals new to the sushi craft to learn and master the essential knife skills, sushi rolling fundamentals, and stringent food safety practices necessary for sushi preparation. As a Sushi Prep Cook, you will gain hands-on experience in preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, skillfully chopping, slicing, and filleting various types of fish, as well as vegetables required for sushi dishes. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace to uphold food safety standards and prevent contamination. This role requires a keen eye for quality, as you will be inspecting ingredients to ensure only the freshest fish and produce are used to create dishes that meet Hana Group's high culinary standards.

This position offers valuable exposure to the operations of a busy sushi kitchen, where the ability to perform well under pressure is critical. You will be trained to maintain consistency in presentation, portion size, and flavor to deliver a superior dining experience. Strong communication skills are essential, as interacting with customers and team members plays a key part in creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring customer satisfaction. Hana Group North America encourages a strong work ethic, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn and grow within the company.

This role requires a minimum of six months experience in the food service industry, with preference given to those who have prior sushi rolling experience. Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively in English and hold a valid food handler's license with sound knowledge of food safety regulations. The Sushi Prep Cook must also be physically capable of standing for extended periods and working under pressure while exercising good judgment. By embodying the company mission and core values, successful candidates will contribute to maintaining Hana Group's reputation for culinary quality and exceptional customer service.