Line Cook

  • Momotaro - Chicago
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details Momotaro - one of Chicago's premiere Japanese dining destinations - is looking for a talented and motivated line cook. Experience working with top quality produce, fish, and meat from Japan as well as local farms. You will work with products such as jidori chicken, A5 beef, and fish directly from Toyosu Market including whole Bluefin Tuna. We offer an extensive training program that begins with running a station and can lead to meat butchery, fish butchery, sushi training, and further growth within our continuously expanding restaurant group. In light of Covid-19 restrictions and the City of Chicago Phase 4 opening guidelines, we are dedicated and commited to providing our staff with the highest standards for health and safety protocols. Boka Restaurant Group, has developed comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines recommended by the CDC, FDA, OSHA, and the City of Chicago. All employees must adhere to these standards at all times.

All interested candidates may submit their resumes through Culinary Agents. No walk-ins or phone calls, please. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off

Required Skills

300+ Covers Per Night

Attention to Detail

Plating and Presentation

Wok Cooking

Adaptability to Health and Safety Protocols

Family Meal Preparation

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Sauteing

Team Collaboration

Fish Cookery

Willingness to Learn

Dressing Making

Culinary Creativity

Prepping Ingredients

Knowledge of Japanese Cuisine

Meat Cookery

Time Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Problem Solving Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Ability to follow procedures

Food Safety Knowledge

Strong Work Ethic

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Communication Skills

200 Covers Per Night

Customer Service Orientation

Passion for culinary arts

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Gallery The Izakaya at Momotaro Executive Chef, Gene Kato
Job ID: 489271314
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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