We're a Japanese sushi marketplace with 40 years of history in the San Gabriel Valley with three locations across Los Angeles. We specialize in offering authentic Japanese meals that our customers can enjoy at home, including a variety of party platters.
The Sushi Helper supports Sushi production and kitchen prep under the supervision of the Sushi Chef. This role assists in ingredient preparation, rice cooking, station setup, and overall kitchen cleanliness. The Sushi Helper plays a key role in supporting quality, speed, and consistency in food operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with prepping ingredients (Able to roll Hosomaki, Uramaki, Futomaki with precision and pace)
Cook and season sushi rice under supervision
Stock and organize the sushi station with fresh ingredients, tools, and packaging
Wash and sanitize prep surfaces, tools, and storage containers
Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols (glove use, labeling, temp logs)
Assist in wrapping, garnishing, and assembling basic rolls or platters as directed (nigiri, hosomaki and California Rolls)
Support dishwashing and general kitchen cleaning tasks
Communicate supply shortages or quality issues to sushi lead or manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Willingness to learn sushi techniques and kitchen operations
Ability to follow instructions and standard prep methods
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and attention to detail
Basic knife and food safety knowledge
Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Exposure to refrigerated environments and kitchen equipment
Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
Our hours are very flexible as we start at 7am and end at 9pm (no nights!)
Earned tips on top of pay rate
Work Remotely
No