SUSHI CHEF at MISSION YOGURT INC – Santa Ana, California

Mission Yogurt is seeking a full-time Sushi Cook at our restaurant, TAPS Fish House & Brewery, in the John Wayne Airport! A seafood and beer haven, TAPS Fish House has long been renowned for its hospitality and its craft of premium steak and seafood dishes. TAPS Fish House & Brewery offers travelers a unique, high-quality dining experience right inside John Wayne Airport.

The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing sushi and sashimi while maintaining high standards for quality, freshness, and presentation. This role supports daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, maintaining proper food safety practices, and ensuring all sushi items are made consistently according to recipes and company standards. The ideal candidate has basic sushi preparation experience, strong knife skills, and thrives in a fast-paced team environment.

What Mission Offers You:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and voluntary life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet insurance—effective the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment.

• 401K plus company match*

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee Meal Program

• Company paid Airport Employee Parking or MTS EcoPass

• Room for Growth!!

Job-Specific Duties:

• Prepare food according to Mission’s set standards;
• Aid fellow kitchen staff in the preparation of food items;
• Set up allocated stations as instructed by the Kitchen Manager;
• Embody and promote consistency and efficiency in food preparation, food handling, sanitization, and safety standards;
• Preparing sushi, sashimi, and other menu items according to company standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers!
• Must be able to pass a 10-year background check per TSA guidelines.

What We Are Looking For:

• Candidates who: possess at least one year of restaurant cooking experience;
• Delivers superior food and beverage service and maximizes customer satisfaction;
• Upholds ideals, values, and practices that are the foundation of Mission Yogurt: Loyalty, Innovation, Service, Communication, and Flexibility;
• Adheres to Mission Yogurt's safety, sanitation, and cleanliness policies and practices;
• Ensures all operating and quality standards are met;
• Previous sushi preparation experience required;
• Upholds a professional and ethical management style and presentation;
• Assesses work-related issues in a professional manner and exercises honest, non-biased judgment;
• Ensures safety and security of both guests and team members;

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching overhead, and lifting products and supplies weighing 20 pounds, and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.

Mission Yogurt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law. While Mission is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.