Line Cook - Trapper's Sushi

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Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour + Tips

Trapper's Sushi is looking for a reliable, energetic, and skilled Line Cook to join our Tacoma team! Our kitchens are fast‑paced, team‑focused, and built around delivering consistent, high‑quality dishes that keep guests coming back. If you take pride in your work, thrive under pressure, and love being part of a strong kitchen crew, this is the role for you.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to Trapper's standards, maintaining proper food safety practices, ensuring consistency, and supporting smooth kitchen operations. This role relies heavily on teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized during high‑volume service.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation at all times.
• Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation using FIFO practices.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to support fast, efficient service during peak hours.
• Assist with prep work, restocking, and daily opening/closing tasks.
• Communicate effectively with BOH and FOH team members to keep service running smoothly.
• Demonstrate and uphold all TRAPCHK values: teamwork, respect, accountability, passion, honesty, and kindness.

• 1+ year of line cook or kitchen experience preferred (but we’re willing to train the right person).
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency.
• Strong communication and time‑management skills.
• Positive attitude and reliability – we’re a team‑first kitchen.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required (or must be obtained shortly after hire).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Standing for long periods in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Lifting up to 30 pounds (ingredients, equipment, containers).
• Repetitive motions including chopping, stirring, lifting, and plating.

• Competitive pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour + Tips
• Sick leave (per Washington/local guidelines)
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Employee meal discounts
• Supportive, team-oriented environment

Trapper's Sushi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and more.

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour