Sushi Chef - BOH

Trappers Sushi Co Avondale•Avondale, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Trapper’s Sushi is seeking a dependable and organized Sushi Chef who takes pride in their craft and works with creativity, precision, and a commitment to quality. The role involves preparing and presenting sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes, managing food preparation and inventory, maintaining food safety standards, and collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house teams. The Sushi Chef works efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented, high-volume environment while helping deliver an exceptional guest experience. This is a restaurant-based role in a busy kitchen and guest-facing sushi bar. The position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation under applicable laws. The posting describes the general nature of the position; responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

Experience preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes.
Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi-preparation techniques.
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and FIFO procedures.
Ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation.
Ability to provide friendly, professional service in a guest-facing environment.
Positive attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures.
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the restaurant team.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.
Washington State Food Worker Card required, or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive chopping, cutting, rolling, plating, reaching, and grasping motions.
Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, and pull, and to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
Ability to safely operate knives and other commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to work around varying temperatures, food allergens, raw seafood, sharp tools, wet surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of professional sushi preparation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to company standards and recipes.
Store, label, and rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow sanitation and food safety requirements.
Interact with guests at the sushi bar, answer questions, and help create a memorable experience.
Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support smooth service and accurate order execution.
Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and assist with preparation work as needed.
Uphold Trapper’s Sushi’s TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Honesty, and Kindness.
Support training of new sushi staff and contribute to team morale by leading by example.

Benefits

Medical insurance with 80% of the employee-only premium paid by the company after 60 days, subject to qualifying hours.
DailyPay access for eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
401(k) with company match after one year of service.
Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington state and local laws.
Employee meal discounts.
Leadership development and advancement opportunities.
Opportunities to grow within an expanding restaurant organization.
Pathway to become a Managing Partner and pursue restaurant ownership through the ownership program.
Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented workplace.