Job Description

Kikka sushi is looking for energetic, hardworking, dependable, Prep Cook / Line Cook / Team Members that will provide great customer service in our new location in the Whole Foods located at: 2631 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063 .

Immediate Full Time openings are available, however, training and interviews will be done at 19340 Rinaldi St. North Ridge, CA 91326 until the store opens, currently scheduled for November 10, 2026 .

Full time with benefits, 5 days a week, (must work all Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with weekday off), working between the hours of 6:00 am – 7:00 pm (9 hour shifts including an hour unpaid lunch break). This is a new location so work days and times may be adjusted based on the business needs, once it has settled.

The Prep Cook / Line Cook / Team Member will make sushi in advance and per customer's request. No experience making sushi, no problem we will teach you! The team member will also do prep work, prepare other Asian foods and maintain a clean and neat environment while helping customers in a fun, fast paced, exciting environment.

To thrive you must show up to work on time and as scheduled, have a flexible morning and evening availability, be willing to work hard (this isn’t an easy job), be patient (it takes about 3 months to get comfortable with the job), must be willing to stick it out (not quit after a few days or weeks) and be able to work with multi-cultural and multi-lingual co-workers, some who barely speak English. 

Pay: $17.00 per hour. Per SB1182: up to $18.00 per hour, depending on years of sushi making working experience. No sushi making work experience, $17.00, not negotiable.

Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be familiar with sushi
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work all Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Preferred experience:

• Working in quick service restaurants, supermarkets or fast paced environments
• Food handling experience and food handler certification

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vacation
• Matching 401K
• Company provided uniform
• Yearly Non slip shoe reimbursement
• Training
• Opportunities for internal advancement (We love to promote within)!

Kikka Sushi founded in 1986 has grown rapidly throughout the nation to include locations in 29 states and Canada, with clients ranging from supermarkets (Whole Foods), businesses to restaurants and universities. 

Per CPRA – visit our website to view our CCPA

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $17 - $18 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: Yes

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work

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