Sushi Cook – Manufacturing (Hourly)

Description Schedule: Full-time | Early Morning, Weekday and Weekend Shifts | Occasional Overtime About Hissho Sushi At Hissho, we’re passionate about making premium sushi accessible everywhere — from grocery stores to hospitals to airports. Our vertically integrated supply chain, industry-leading innovation, and focus on quality ensure that every roll reflects the artistry and care of our brand.

Join our production team and be part of one of the fastest-growing names in fresh, ready-to-eat foods. What You’ll Do As a Sushi Cook, you’ll prepare and assemble fresh sushi products in our shared production facility. You’ll work with both automated and manual sushi-making equipment to help deliver consistent, high-quality products every day.

Responsibilities include

Preparing sushi rice, seafood, and vegetables following Hissho’s standardized recipes. Ensure all required logbooks, including rice pH log and temperature logs, are maintained and verified. Rolling and cutting sushi using Suzumo automated machines. Following batch sheets and production targets for accuracy and efficiency.

Packaging and labeling finished trays using BOHA terminals. Maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP/GMP). Assisting with daily setup, cleaning, and equipment sanitation. Supporting continuous improvement and process consistency across the team.

Requirements

ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain. Required. Restaurant, food production, or sushi-making experience preferred. Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper handwashing procedures. Comfortable working evenings, weekends, or assigned production shifts. Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.

Ability to effectively communicate with team members and supervisors. Ability to follow recipes, portioning guides, and standard operating procedures. Strong attention to detail when preparing, rolling, cutting, labeling, and packing products. Ability to maintain consistent product quality and presentation. Willingness to learn how to use sushi rolling, cutting, and rice production equipment.

Ability to follow daily production schedules and meet required order deadlines. Willingness to rotate between prep, sushi production, packaging, labeling, and sanitation duties. Why Hissho? Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities. Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO). Work with a team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Be part of a company redefining how fresh sushi is made and enjoyed. Ready to roll with us? Apply today and join the team that’s redefining fresh, high-quality sushi across the country. Note: The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.

Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations.