Sushi Chef (Kaiten Sushi)
すししょくにん（かいてんずし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
A job in a conveyor belt sushi restaurant responsible for sushi preparation, nigiri making, serving on the lane, replenishing, hygiene management, etc.
Description
A sushi chef (kaiten sushi) is a specialist who makes sushi served to customers in conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Handles the entire process from cooking rice, adjusting shari, preprocessing and filleting seafood, nigiri making, and plating. Also important are replenishing the conveyor lane, managing plates, maintaining a hygienic work environment, and temperature and cleaning management to prevent food poisoning. Requires skills to quickly and accurately make sushi according to in-store demand, appropriate inventory management, and communication among staff.
Future Outlook
The conveyor belt sushi market is steadily growing, with expectations of new openings both domestically and internationally. While labor-saving and automation progress, demand remains high for artisan skills that ensure freshness and quality.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Has hygiene awareness / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Itamae/Cooking Staff → Sushi Chef (Specialist) → Head Chef/Store Manager → Independent Business
Required Skills
Food Hygiene Management / Knife Skills / Seafood Preparation / Shari Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Inventory Management / Menu Development / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To grip with uniform size and shape to maintain quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
| Stress Tolerance | To respond quickly and accurately to increased orders during busy periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few advanced mathematical skills beyond measuring and simple calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Kaiten Sushi Chef
- Sushi Chef
Related Jobs
- Head Chef
- Japanese Food Chef
- Sushi Chef (High-end Restaurant)