Green Card Sushi Chef Jobs
Sushi Chef jobs can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Restaurants and hospitality groups with established HR processes are most likely to file. Sponsorship leads to a green card, not a temporary visa.
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Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring full-time and part-time Sushi Cooks to join our team at Momosan Ramen by Morimoto in Boston, Massachusetts. As a Sushi Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you want to be part of a team that values teamwork and the joy of creating exceptional dining experiences, apply today!
Pay
$22.00 - $24.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
What will you do?
- Prepare high-quality sushi dishes by established recipes and standards.
- Ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients used in sushi preparation.
- Handle, slice, and present fish and other ingredients with precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain an efficient and organized workflow.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the sushi preparation area.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels of ingredients.
- Uphold food safety regulations and practices.
- May be required to perform other duties as needed to support the overall goals and objectives of the team and organization.
More about you
- 1-2 years of experience as a sushi cook or similar role is required.
- In-depth knowledge of sushi preparation techniques.
- Strong knife skills and precision in handling raw fish and other ingredients.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise cutting and assembling of sushi.
- Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work in a potentially hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Pushing and pulling occasionally to move equipment.
- Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
M-F
Weekends
Who we are
Delaware North is a leader in food service management, operating some of the busiest and most famous kitchens in the world. This is no exception when it comes to serving up exquisite cuisines and unforgettable dining experiences in the Boston Hub area including locations such as Banners Kitchen & Tap, Momosan, and the Boston Hub Food Hall. Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
$22.00 - $24.00 / hour
The opportunity
Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring full-time and part-time Sushi Cooks to join our team at Momosan Ramen by Morimoto in Boston, Massachusetts. As a Sushi Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you want to be part of a team that values teamwork and the joy of creating exceptional dining experiences, apply today!
Pay
$22.00 - $24.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
What will you do?
- Prepare high-quality sushi dishes by established recipes and standards.
- Ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients used in sushi preparation.
- Handle, slice, and present fish and other ingredients with precision and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain an efficient and organized workflow.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the sushi preparation area.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels of ingredients.
- Uphold food safety regulations and practices.
- May be required to perform other duties as needed to support the overall goals and objectives of the team and organization.
More about you
- 1-2 years of experience as a sushi cook or similar role is required.
- In-depth knowledge of sushi preparation techniques.
- Strong knife skills and precision in handling raw fish and other ingredients.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise cutting and assembling of sushi.
- Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work in a potentially hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Pushing and pulling occasionally to move equipment.
- Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
M-F
Weekends
Who we are
Delaware North is a leader in food service management, operating some of the busiest and most famous kitchens in the world. This is no exception when it comes to serving up exquisite cuisines and unforgettable dining experiences in the Boston Hub area including locations such as Banners Kitchen & Tap, Momosan, and the Boston Hub Food Hall. Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
$22.00 - $24.00 / hour
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sushi Chef
Document your culinary training credentials early
Gather certificates from sushi or Japanese culinary programs, apprenticeship records, and letters from past head chefs. PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements, and your credentials must exactly match what they list.
Target restaurant groups with HR departments
Independent sushi restaurants rarely have the legal infrastructure to file PERM. Focus your search on multi-location Japanese restaurant groups and hotel food and beverage operations, which have dedicated HR teams experienced in DOL labor certification filings.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sushi Chef roles by employers with active EB-3 green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to restaurants with no PERM filing experience and surfaces employers already set up to sponsor.
Understand how PERM wage requirements affect your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Sushi Chef occupation in their metro area. Check the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the listed salary meets PERM requirements and won't trigger a wage deficiency issue.
Ask the employer about PERM recruitment timing upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a full recruitment campaign before filing with DOL, which can take four to six months. Clarify whether they've started this process or are willing to, so you aren't surprised by a long pre-filing timeline after accepting the role.
Use O*NET to align your resume with the EB-3 job description
The O*NET profile for Sushi Chef outlines the specific tasks, tools, and knowledge areas DOL expects in a PERM job description. Matching your resume language to these standards reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial due to credential misalignment.
Green Card Sushi Chef: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Sushi Chef role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Sushi Chef positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to show no qualified U.S. worker was available, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Most nationals outside India and China face relatively short EB-3 wait times compared to employment-based categories with per-country backlogs.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Sushi Chef?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most Sushi Chef roles don't meet. EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual lottery or cap concerns at the skilled worker level for most nationalities. The timeline is longer overall, typically two to four years including PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
What documentation does a foreign Sushi Chef need for the PERM process?
You'll need evidence that your credentials match the job requirements your employer lists on the PERM application. This includes training certificates from recognized culinary programs, apprenticeship completion records, and reference letters from previous employers describing your specific sushi preparation experience. PERM audits often focus on whether the worker's background precisely fits the defined minimum requirements, so your documentation needs to be exact, not general.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Sushi Chef position?
Migrate Mate lets you search Sushi Chef openings filtered by employers with EB-3 green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to restaurants with no PERM experience. Look for multi-location restaurant groups, hotel food and beverage operations, and Japanese hospitality brands with U.S. operations, as these are most likely to have HR infrastructure for DOL labor certification filings.
Does the employer need to pay a specific wage to sponsor a Sushi Chef for a green card?
Yes. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Sushi Chef occupation in their specific geographic area. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer. If the employer's offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, DOL will reject the PERM application, which delays the entire green card process.