Kitchen Prep (Full-Time / Part-Time)

JAPANMART Kitchen PrepJAPANMART, an authentic Japanese style convenience store, is seeking a friendly, reliable, and motivated Kitchen Prep to support daily operations for our JAPANMART cooked foods and sushi section. Team members will assist with food preparation, customer service, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, delivering great service, and being part of a supportive team.Employment Type: Full-Time (Hours worked per week to be 36 hours or more depending on business needs. Must be flexible with scheduling.) Part-Time (Hours worked per week to be 30 hours or less depending on business needs.

Must be flexible with scheduling.)Position: Kitchen PrepIndustry: Food & BeverageWork Location: 1107 S Baldwin Ave Ste. B, Arcadia, CA 91007Shift & Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, HolidaysJob Responsibilities:Assist with sushi preparation and food assembly under JAPANMART quality standardsFollow instructions and guidance provided by direct supervisorPrepare ingredients, including accurately portioning and cutting raw fish, according to JAPANMART recipes and quality standards, ensuring proper portion control and presentationPrepare all cooked food items, including as onigiri, soufflé pancakes, unagi bowls, and other JAPANMART menu offerings, while ensuring consistency, quality, and timely serviceMonitor cooking times, food quality, and adherence to brand standardsFollow all food safety, sanitation, food temperature, storage, cross-contamination prevention, and health department requirementsOperate kitchen equipment safely and properlyAssist with packaging, labeling, restocking, product freshness checks, and inventory restockingMonitor kitchen supplies and report inventory shortagesMaintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, prep areas, equipment, and storage spacesAssist with opening and closing kitchen proceduresMaintain speed, efficiency, and accuracy during peak business hoursWork collaboratively with JAPANMART team members to ensure smooth operations and order flowCommunicate effectively during busy periodsSupport team members to maintain efficient operationsCommunicate effectively and provide friendly, professional customer servicePerform additional duties as assigned to support daily operationsNote: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Qualifications:Sushi preparation experience preferred but not required — training providedStrong communication and teamwork skillsFriendly, positive attitude and strong work ethicAbility to stand for periods of time and work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail, cleanliness, and food qualityReliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team settingBilingual (English/Japanese) is preferred but not requiredFluency in spoken and written EnglishMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesFood Handler CertificationCompensation: $18.00 per hourBenefits:Employee discount on meals and store productsPaid holidays (For Full-Time Employees ONLY)Paid time off* (For Full-Time Employees ONLY)Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance* (For Full-Time Employees ONLY)*Note: Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.Submission Requirements:Your resumeA brief cover letter or introductionADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors.

Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees are expected to prepare hot and cold foods, safely use knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality standards. Employees must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, stand for up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchen environments may be hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high.

Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage challenging or high-pressure situations with composure.Asian Signs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Asian Signs, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.