Sushi Cook

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Cook Japanese Cuisine

Department: Kitchen / Back of House

Reports To: Sous Chef / Executive Chef

Location: Momo Japanese Izakaya

Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Hourly
Position Overview:

As a Cook in a Japanese Izakaya restaurant, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes that reflect the precision, balance, and seasonality of Japanese cuisine. This includes hot dishes, cold appetizers, sushi preparation, and specialty items such as ramen, robata, or tempura depending on the menu.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare menu items to specification including grilled dishes, tempura, noodles, rice bowls, soups, and daily specials. Assist with sushi and sashimi prep as needed (based on skill level). Maintain organized and clean station during prep and service. Execute daily prep tasks including vegetable cutting, sauce making, and protein marination. Practice proper food handling, storage, and labeling according to health and safety standards. Communicate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and proper ticket timing. Uphold presentation standards and portion sizes consistently. Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of workstation at all times. Support stock rotation, inventory control, and minimizing waste.

Requirements & Qualifications:

13 years experience as a cook in a Japanese or Asian restaurant preferred. Basic knowledge of Japanese culinary techniques (e.g., knife work, dashi prep, tempura batter, grilling). Strong knife skills and understanding of kitchen hygiene practices. Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and plating guides. Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a busy kitchen. Team player with good communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift).

Lift up to 4050 lbs as needed. Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced environments.

Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required):

Experience with binchotan grill, robatayaki, or yakitori-style cooking. Familiarity with sushi station or fish butchery. Ability to read or understand basic Japanese culinary terms. Formal culinary training. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Adaptability

Creativity in Dish Presentation

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Stress Management

Customer Service Orientation

Cultural Awareness of Japanese Cuisine

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Efficiency

Physical Stamina

Team Coordination

Learning agility

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