Sushi Assistant
Islamorada, FL, US, 33036
Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The Sushi Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of the sushi bar and ensures that all quality, cost, and safety standards are adhered to and in compliance.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Daily set up and break down of sushi bar; restocking of all products as needed.
- Assist Sushi Chef with ordering and receiving; ensure all products needed are ordered and the pre- determined specifications are followed.
- Daily briefing with Sushi Chef to review specials and changes; knowledge of all recipes and cooking techniques.
- Continuous inspection of sushi bar products to ensure high quality and that proper rotation is maintained; diligent care of all utensils, and non-food items, proper procedures for maintaining knives.
- Cross train in other culinary positions to fill in where necessary.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new menus.
- Ensure observance of all Florida State health standards and the installation of correct food handling procedures as well as maintaining proper sanitation.
- Knowledge of restaurant standards of operations.
- Must be flexible to work as needed, and/or business demands, and/or as requested.
- Standard hours 32-40 hours each week.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- High School Diploma
- A minimum of one year cooking experience necessary
- Previous Chef experience and formal culinary training preferred
- Current State of Florida Food Manager Certification
- Interpret information in spreadsheets, diagrams, cost reports & computer generated information; be able to compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, commission, markups and selling price, ratio and proportion, percentages, surface, volumes, and weights and measures.
- Knowledge of Spanish helpful

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Nearest Major Market: Key West