Master Chef – Task Force | Trapper’s Sushi

About the role

This position requires the ability to work at multiple Trapper’s Sushi locations based on business needs with the home location being Covington. Reliable transportation and flexibility with location assignments are required. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

We’re looking for an experienced Master Chef to join our Task Force team and provide hands-on culinary support across our restaurants. You’re someone who sets the standard behind the sushi bar. You bring advanced sushi preparation and knife skills, take pride in every plate, and can step into a busy kitchen with confidence. You’re comfortable working with different teams, adapting to each restaurant’s workflow, and maintaining consistent quality wherever you’re assigned. You enjoy sharing your knowledge, coaching developing chefs, and helping teams stay organized through busy service. Whether you’re supporting staffing needs, preparing fish, rolling sushi, or training a new team member, you bring professionalism, flexibility, and a commitment to doing things well. If you’re ready to put your skills to work across multiple restaurants while continuing to grow your culinary career, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Work at multiple Trapper’s Sushi locations as assigned to support staffing, training, and operational needs.
• Prepare consistently high-quality sushi, including rolling, cutting, plating, and packaging orders for dine-in and takeout.
• Break down and prepare fish for daily restaurant use, maintaining quality, proper handling, and portion standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all kitchen positions and provide hands-on support where needed.
• Follow company recipes, preparation procedures, presentation standards, and portion guidelines.
• Support efficient service while maintaining food quality, accuracy, and ticket times.
• Assist with training and developing kitchen team members, especially Sushi Chefs and Sushi Rollers.
• Model safe knife handling, food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, temperature controls, and product rotation.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory as directed by management.
• Reduce waste through proper preparation, portioning, storage, and product handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized sushi station and complete opening and closing duties safely and efficiently.
• Build positive, professional relationships with guests, especially those seated at the sushi bar.
• Communicate food quality, equipment, staffing, and training concerns to the appropriate location leader.
• Accurately record all hours worked and follow company timekeeping and break procedures.
• Uphold Trapper’s Sushi’s TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation: $24.55–$26.50 per hour + tips, based on experience and demonstrated skill.
• Medical insurance: coverage begins the first of the month following two consecutive months of full-time employment. Trapper’s covers 80% of the premium for employee-only coverage on the PPO 1000 plan.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after one year of continuous employment, with company match, subject to plan terms.
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
• A complimentary meal while on shift, plus a 25% dining discount off duty that extends to your immediate family.
• Opportunities for culinary development, training experience, and career advancement.
• Experience working with different teams across multiple restaurant locations.
• A supportive, collaborative, and people-first culture where your contributions matter.

Qualifications

• At least five years of sushi or Japanese cuisine experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of knife skills, fish preparation, and advanced sushi production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, product handling, and kitchen operations.
• Ability and willingness to work at multiple Trapper’s Sushi locations as assigned.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to report to assigned locations on time.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different kitchen teams, service volumes, and operational needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach others with patience, consistency, and respect.
• Prior training or mentorship experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from the assigned location’s leadership team.
• A valid Food Worker Card or Food Handler’s Permit, as required for the assigned location, before the first working shift.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Paid Stage Interview

Candidates must complete a paid stage—a hands-on working interview—as part of the interview process. The stage will assess sushi preparation, knife skills, food safety, quality, pace, and teamwork. The location, duration, compensation, and scheduling details will be communicated.

Physical Requirements

• Kitchen-based position in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment, with assignments at multiple locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the kitchen for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
• Ability to safely operate knives and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, wet surfaces, walk-in coolers and freezers, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Use of required PPE, including non-slip footwear and cut-resistant gloves as appropriate.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.