Prep Cook — Japanese Cuisine

Job overview

The Prep Cook — Japanese Cuisine role is an onsite, full-time position in Tampa, FL. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports Nagi’s izakaya menu and hot kitchen operations. The prep cook prepares ingredients, sauces, stocks, and other components for kitchen service. The role helps maintain consistent recipes, organized storage, and food safety while assisting with kitchen setup and delivery receiving ahead of opening.

What you'll do

• Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion vegetables, meats, and seafood according to standardized recipes
• prepare dashi, tare, marinades, dressings, and specialty Japanese sauces under the Executive Chef’s guidance
• label, date, and organize prepared items in walk-ins and dry storage
• assist with kitchen organization, receiving deliveries, and setting up prep stations during the 30 days before opening.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prep cook

japanese cuisine

izakaya

tampa fl

full-time

food preparation

sauces and stocks

knife skills

inventory and storage

food safety

kitchen setup

nagi

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes pre-opening kitchen setup and requires at least one year of prep experience in a scratch kitchen or high-volume establishment.

About the employer

SOHO SUSHI KENNEDY, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.