Sushi Cook

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

2 years

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

Experience Working With Top Quality Produce

Plating and Presentation

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Experience Working With Top Quality Fish

Adaptability to Health and Safety Protocols

Wok Cooking

Team Collaboration

Experience Working With Top Quality Meat From Japan

Willingness to Learn

Family Meal Preparation

Culinary Creativity

Experience Working With Local Farm Products

Knowledge of Japanese Cuisine

Sauteing

Ability to Handle High Quality Ingredients

Ability to Work With Products Such as Jidori Chicken, A5 Beef, and Fish From Toyosu Market

Time Management

Fish Cookery

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Work With Whole Bluefin Tuna

Strong Work Ethic

Dressing Making

Communication Skills

Experience in Meat Butchery

Ability to follow procedures

Prepping Ingredients

Customer Service Orientation

Experience in Fish Butchery

Meat Cookery

Sushi Training

Cleaning / Sanitation

Dedication to Health and Safety Protocols

Basic Knife Skills

Adherence to Health and Safety Standards Recommended by Cdc, Fda, Osha, and City of Chicago

Food Safety Knowledge

Safety Procedures Knowledge

200 Covers Per Night

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Gallery The Izakaya at Momotaro Executive Chef, Gene Kato
Job ID: 483567474
Originally Posted on: 7/1/2025

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