Sushi Cook Job at Wegmans Food Markets, Amherst, NY

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  • Wegmans Food Markets
  • Amherst, NY

Job Description

Sushi Cook at Wegmans Food Markets summary:

The Sushi Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality sushi dishes, including sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards. The role requires experience in sushi preparation, basic knife skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a customer-focused setting at Wegmans in Amherst, NY.

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Amherst, NY
Address: 3135 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Pay: $17 - $18.50 / hour
Job Posting: 10/24/2025
Job Posting End: 11/24/2025
Job ID: R0263074

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,000! Hiring immediately!

In this role, you will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls to be sold in our store, as well as help customers with any made-to-order or special requests. You will work alongside experienced sushi chefs, learning traditional techniques and perfecting your craft in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare ingredients, including slicing fish, cutting vegetables, and making sushi rice
  • Assist in making sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely preparation
  • Uphold excellent food presentation and customer satisfaction

Requirements:

  • 1+ years of kitchen experience, preferably in a sushi or Japanese restaurant
  • Basic knife skills and familiarity with sushi products
  • Willingness to learn and grow in a culinary setting

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

  1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
  2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
  3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
  4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
  5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
  6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*
  1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
  2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
  3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
  4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
  5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
  6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Keywords:

sushi cook, sushi preparation, restaurant cook, food safety, knife skills, Japanese cuisine, fast-paced kitchen, customer service, restaurant job Amherst NY, Wegmans careers

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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