About the role
Pay: $19.75 to $22.75 per hour
Description
SUSHI CHEF — TACOMA, WA
Trapper’s Sushi is hiring a Sushi Chef for our Tacoma location!
If you have sushi experience, we’d love to talk to you.
Sushi experience is preferred, but it is not required
— if you’re a strong cook with solid kitchen skills, good knife skills, and the ability to learn quickly, we’re willing to train the right person.
Pay & Earning Potential
Sushi Chef: $19.75–$22.75/hour + tips
We’re willing to pay within the
full range based on experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability.
TIP EARNING POTENTIAL:
Team Members in tipped positions working full-time can typically earn an estimated
additional $2–$3/hour in tips.
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That means total earning potential can reach approximately
$21.75–$25.75/hour
depending on base rate and tips.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
Has sushi experience
OR strong professional cooking and knife skills
Is comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Is willing and able to learn Trapper’s Sushi recipes, techniques, and standards
Works well as part of a team
Maintains strong food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
Is dependable and ready to work in a high-volume restaurant environment
Wants an opportunity to develop their skills and grow with the company
? Why Join Trapper’s Sushi?
Medical Coverage
— Trapper’s pays
80% of the employee-only medical premium
for eligible Team Members after meeting eligibility requirements
DailyPay
— Access your earned wages before payday
401(k)
— Available after 1 year of employment for eligible Team Members
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Meal Discounts
Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Ready to Roll With Us?
Whether you’re an experienced Sushi Chef looking for your next opportunity or a strong cook ready to expand your skills into sushi,
we want to hear from you!
Apply today to join the
Trapper’s Sushi Tacoma team!
Requirements
The Physical Stuff
Restaurant-based position performed in a busy kitchen and guest-facing sushi bar.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive chopping, cutting, rolling, plating, reaching, and grasping motions.
Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, and pull.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
Ability to safely operate knives and other commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to work around varying temperatures, food allergens, raw seafood, sharp tools, wet surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compliance and Equal Opportunity
This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law. This position is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Trapper’s Sushi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary action.
Trapper’s Sushi will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other protected needs as required by applicable law.
This posting describes the general nature and primary responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.