Part Time Japanese Restaurant jobs in Toronto, ON

Japanese Cuisine SUSHI and/or WASHOKU COOK/Chef

Pay: From $19.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays

Location: EDO-ko, 425 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Benefits: Health Plan

About EDO-ko

We are a people-first company built on heart, accountability, and high standards. We look for caring team players with strong communication skills who put customers, teammates, and career path ahead of personal agendas. Skills can be taught; character cannot. Now in our 40th year, we are pioneers in our category, with innovations that have shaped industry standards and earned a loyal following. We expect commitment, resilience, and a strong work ethic, and we reward those who help us grow a business built for longevity—one that creates value for our community, our customers, and our team.

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A Kitchen Built on Craft, Not Shortcuts

This is a kitchen for people who care about precision, discipline, and respect for Japanese food culture. We are a chef-led Japanese (Nihon-Poi) restaurant focused on sushi, washoku, and traditional technique. Our kitchen is tight, focused, and professional. We work clean, we move with purpose, and we hold each other to high standards. About the Role

We are looking for reliable and motivated cooks who take pride in preparing high-quality food and being part of a strong kitchen team. Our restaurant operates across in-house dining, take-out service, and a busy catering program, so the ability to stay organized and work well under pressure is essential.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow their kitchen skills, contribute to a respectful and professional work environment, and learn authentic Japanese cooking techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to company recipe and presentation standards
• Support sushi and hot line production during busy service periods
• Assist with catering food preparation and packaging
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and allergy procedures
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift
• Monitor station inventory levels and communicate ordering needs
• Work collaboratively with kitchen team and front-of-house staff
• Support prep work, receiving deliveries and basic kitchen duties as required

Performance Expectations

• Consistency: Follow recipes and plating standards with minimal supervision
• Speed & Efficiency: Maintain strong ticket times during peak service
• Food Safety: Zero critical food safety violations
• Waste Reduction: Minimize food waste through proper prep and storage
• Teamwork: Positive communication and reliability in shift coverage
• Cleanliness: Maintain inspection-ready workstations
• Catering Accuracy: Support accurate preparation and packaging of catering orders

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a restaurant kitchen preferred
• Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen operations
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• Ontario Food Handler Certification required
• Conversational English skills
• Japanese cuisine experience is an asset but not required

What We Value

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Respectful relationships with colleagues
• Pride in cleanliness, personal presentation and food quality
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Team-first attitude and positive energy

Growth Opportunity

Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop skills in sushi preparation, hot kitchen leadership, catering production and kitchen organization, with potential progression into senior cook or supervisory roles.

Why Join Us§ Stable, growing restaurant with strong take-out and catering demand§ Opportunity to shape kitchen systems and menu direction§ Collaborative leadership team§ Competitive compensation, benefits and bonus potential§ Culture focused on professionalism, respect and long-term development

The Environment

Fast-paced but controlled.

High standards, low ego.

Structured, clean, and professional.

We care about the food.

We care about the team.

We care about doing it right.

If you’re serious about Japanese cuisine and proud of your craft, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a short note about your life and work experience and what you want to learn.

Ready to Join Us?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person