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Sustainable Restaurant Group

Sustainable restaurant group with transparent sourcing

Prep Cook

Full-Time
$20/hr
Entry
Portland, OR, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge of proper food handling and storage.
  • Attention to detail.
  • A valid Food Handlers Card is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy, and distracting restaurant environment.
  • Ability to maneuver around the workplace, access food and beverage items and equipment, operate basic office and restaurant equipment, and ascend or descend ladders or stairs.
  • Ability to distinguish different tastes, including sweet and bitter flavors.
  • Ability to exchange accurate information while communicating with customers.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the prep cook team to conduct food preparation for the next delivery.
  • Perform basic preparation, cleaning, and dishwashing.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure consistent and timely picking and packing of commissary food orders with 100% accuracy.
  • Follow company policies and state food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Maintain clean and organized workstations by practicing safe and sanitary food handling.
  • Operate basic restaurant equipment and access food and beverage items, machinery, and other restaurant equipment as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in food preparation, inventory, delivery, or stocking.

About the company

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Sustainable Restaurant Group

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Sustainable Restaurant Group runs a portfolio of hospitality brands focused on sustainability, including Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, generating revenue from restaurant operations. It uses a transparent, validated supply chain and certifications to ensure sustainable seafood and sourcing, and it even offers a Carbon Calculator to measure and offset the footprint of menu items. The group differentiates itself through its multi-brand approach, certification credibility, and explicit commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Its goal is to provide premium dining that aligns with customers’ values and to expand sustainable dining across its brands.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Bamboo Sushi opened Bend in June 2026, adding proof of active expansion.
  • Arizona’s Queen Creek lease, announced March 2026, extends SRG into a new growth market.
  • SRG’s 2025 investor-backed expansion plan targeted ten new locations, supporting hiring and promotion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • SRG filed Chapter 11 in May 2020, proving its model breaks under demand shocks.
  • WhatNow reported no Queen Creek opening date in September 2026, signaling execution risk.
  • If Bamboo Sushi stalls, SRG loses its only widely recognized brand and collapses operationally.

What makes Sustainable Restaurant Group unique

  • Bamboo Sushi still markets certified sustainable sushi, keeping SRG’s sourcing story distinct in 2026.
  • Queen Creek and Bend openings show Bamboo Sushi’s brand travels beyond Portland’s core market.
  • SRG combines premium dining with sustainability credentials, unlike commodity sushi chains.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Bain Capital
Mar 10th, 2025
SRG Receives Investment from Bain Capital

Sustainable Restaurant Group (SRG), operator of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, received a strategic investment from Bain Capital Double Impact and Kitchen Fund to support expansion into new markets. SRG, known for its commitment to sustainability, plans to open 10+ locations in the next two years. Bain Capital Double Impact aims to enhance SRG's growth and environmental impact, while Kitchen Fund brings expertise in scaling restaurant brands.