We are a well-established Sushi Train restaurant located inside a busy shopping centre in Penrith, with over 8 years of excellent customer reputation. We are now expanding our team and looking for a dedicated Full-Time Japanese Chef to join us.

This role can be suited to either:

Sushi Chef – Responsible for maintaining high standards of Japanese raw food preparation, raw fish handling, and sushi station presentation.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a fast-paced Japanese restaurant.

Excellent knife skills, including sashimi slicing, and precision preparation.

Expertise in preparing sushi rice (Shari), Nigiri, Aburi, Maki, and hand rolls.

High standards of personal hygiene, food safety, and raw seafood quality control.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure on an open sushi bar line.

Japanese Hot Food Chef – Responsible for overseeing the hot food kitchen station, ensuring consistent quality, food safety, and productive service.

Key Requirements:

Strong experience in Japanese hot food cuisine (e.g., Tempura, Teriyaki, and Ramen stocks/dashi).

Solid knowledge of cooking techniques, heat control, sauce preparation, and dish presentation.

Ability to assist with kitchen management, stock control, and recipe consistency.

Strong multitasking skills and ability to thrive under peak service pressure.

Cook – Responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations by executing standard recipes, food prep, and basic cooking duties.

Key Requirements:

Prior experience as a Line Cook or Prep Cook in a commercial kitchen.

Proficiency in basic food preparation (cutting, marinating, deep-frying, and assembling orders).

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety protocols strictly.

Reliable team player with great work ethic, speed, and attention to cleanliness.

Immediate Start Available

We are a well-established Sushi Train restaurant located inside a busy shopping centre in Penrith, with over 8 years of excellent customer reputation.



We are now expanding our team and looking for a dedicated Full-Time Japanese Chef to join us.

This role can be suited to either:

- Sushi Chef – Responsible for maintaining high standards of Japanese raw food preparation, raw fish handling, and sushi station presentation.

Key Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a fast-paced Japanese restaurant.

- Excellent knife skills, including sashimi slicing, and precision preparation.

- Expertise in preparing sushi rice (Shari), Nigiri, Aburi, Maki, and hand rolls.

- High standards of personal hygiene, food safety, and raw seafood quality control.

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure on an open sushi bar line.

- Japanese Hot Food Chef – Responsible for overseeing the hot food kitchen station, ensuring consistent quality, food safety, and efficient service.

Key Requirements:

- Strong experience in Japanese hot food cuisine (e.g., Tempura, Teriyaki, and Ramen stocks/dashi).

- Solid knowledge of cooking techniques, heat control, sauce preparation, and dish presentation.

- Ability to assist with kitchen management, stock control, and recipe consistency.

- Strong multitasking skills and ability to thrive under peak service pressure.

- Cook – Responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations by executing standard recipes, food prep, and basic cooking duties.

Key Requirements:

- Prior experience as a Line Cook or Prep Cook in a commercial kitchen.

- Proficiency in basic food preparation (cutting, marinating, deep-frying, and assembling orders).

- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and food safety protocols strictly.

- Reliable team player with great work ethic, speed, and attention to cleanliness.

About the Role

- Preparing sushi or Japanese hot dishes such as bento, tempura, fried chicken, etc.

- Assisting with simple menu planning and maintaining dish quality, hygiene, and presentation

- Monitoring food quality, hygiene, and presentation throughout preparation

- Guiding junior staff on preparation techniques and food-safety procedures

- Helping with ordering supplies and checking stock, storage, and food rotation

📌 Sushi & Japanese Hot Food Chef — Full-Time, Visa Pathway (Penrith)
🏢 Sushi Train Sapporo
📍 Penrith