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Kaizen Chef - Sushi $18 - $22 an hour plus tips

The Larry and Kaizen
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

Kaizen is seeking a Sushi Chef to add to our new and growing team! As a Sushi chef, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the restaurant's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. As a member of Kaizen, you would be responsible for performing all tasks to the highest standards and have a fun, exciting time learning to grow in the kitchen!


You will be responsible for the following:

* Execute food tickets, accurately to spec and within desired ticket time

* Attain knowledge and ability to execute all menu items

* Apply safe Food Handling and Sanitation practices when preparing, handling or storing consumable items

* Ensures proper product rotation; using consistent first in, first out, practices

* Maintain a working environment that is set up for success, by properly setting up and breaking down kitchen and dish areas, stocking stations properly, completing daily side work & cleaning duties, and keeping cooking areas organized throughout service

* 17 years or older

* Food handling card or certification through approved organization

* Able to lift and move 50 pounds and sustain working long hours on your feet

* Should have reliable transportation to get to scheduled shifts on time

* 1-2 years sushi cook experience in a restaurant kitchen

* Basic knife skills, prep production & recipe execution abilities

* Can follow directives and instructions, on the spot, during busy times

* Working knowledge of common weights and recipe measurements

* Ability to read tickets and execute food accurately and in a timely fashion

* Ability to work in close quarters with other cooks successfully

* Outgoing personality with the ability to talk to new people regularly

Compensation:

Pay dependent on experience.


“Kaizen” is the Japanese concept of continuous change and improvement. We have adopted this ethos and apply it respectfully in our approach to meticulously crafted, chef-driven sushi and omakase dishes. We feel that a great sushi experience is all about the finest ingredients, a detailed dedication to the craft, and an understanding of how food can reach across cultures to unite us.

We are looking forward to you joining our exciting new team!

Check us out!
https://www.kaizenphx.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kaizenphx/
https://www.instagram.com/kaizenphx/

Salary : $18 - $22

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