About Yumi Sushi House At Yumi Sushi House, we are an artisanal, craft-driven culinary concept dedicated to elevated Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine. We unite time-honored Japanese techniques with bold, vibrant Brazilian culinary influences—featuring house-crafted sauces, innovative carpaccios, and modern flavor profiles. We pride ourselves on mastery, mutual respect, and positive energy in the kitchen. As a growing boutique operation, every team member works directly with leadership, participates in creative execution, and enjoys real opportunities for growth. Falamos português / Se habla español — bilingual candidates are warmly welcomed.

Key Responsibilities:

Fish Breakdown & Filleting:

Clean, skin, fillet, and portion whole fresh fish (salmon) with precision, minimal waste, and proper knife techniques.

Prep & Station Organization:

Prepare raw seafood, vegetables, and signature house-made fusion sauces according to recipe and hygiene standards.

Sushi & Sashimi Assembly:

Roll specialty maki, slice clean sashimi, and assemble high-standard nigiri and contemporary carpaccios with speed and artistic presentation.

Food Safety & Cold Storage:

Manage raw seafood safely according to strict health standards, including temperature monitoring, freshness rotation (FIFO), and immaculate sanitization of cutting boards and tools.

Catering & Special Events:

Assist in prepping, assembling, and plating large-scale, high-impact sushi platters for private catering, pop-ups, and special banquet events with efficient time management.

Team Synergy:

Maintain open communication and assist during peak service rushes to guarantee smooth workflow and timely orders.

Qualifications:

Proven Fish Handling Skills:

Real, demonstrable experience cleaning, filleting, and slicing whole fish and seafood for sushi/sashimi.

Sushi Experience:

Prior background as a Sushi Cook / Line Cook Passion for

Fusion:

Curiosity and excitement for modern Japanese-Brazilian fusion flavors and presentation.

High Standards & Hygiene:

Sharp knife discipline, respect for ingredients, and pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean station.

Event & Schedule Flexibility:

Dependability during core kitchen shifts and openness/availability for occasional high-volume catering events and weekend services.

Languages:

Portuguese, Spanish, or English speakers are all welcome.

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 13.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person