Line Cook
Kumiko
630 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL
Kumiko hiring Line Cook in Chicago, IL

Kumiko hiring Line Cook in Chicago, IL

KumikoMore Info

Full Time • Hourly ($24.00 - $28.00) plus tips
Expired: Mar 10, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
Kumiko is a Dining Bar, where food and drink are held together in the same regard. Detailed care goes into everything we create and serve, and we are looking for a line cook to round out our team. We offer three food menus: a la carte, pre fixe, and a seasonal tasting menu. Qualities we look for in our team members include cleanliness, sense of urgency, organization, attention to detail, and a positive mental attitude coupled with a willingness to learn and accept feedback.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Team at Kumiko provide guests with a well rounded experience by serving creative and seasonal Japanese dishes. Cooks are responsible for prepping and executing dishes with a high degree of proficiency. They are self motivated, engaged, and work with the highest standard for quality and cleanliness. 


Day to Day: 
Communication is key. Cooks can expect to share the line daily with the rest of the kitchen team, making for an environment that works best when everyone is on the same page. We're a small team, and uplift one another by providing hands, encouragement and care to everything we do. 

The kitchen at Kumiko is proud to be an equitable environment, in which cooks can be expressive, focused and determined to be a part of a great team. Qualities we look for in our team members include a positive attitude, ambitious, cleanliness, sense of urgency, organization, attention to detail, and coach-ability.

Upon arrival, cooks will complete daily prep, set up their stations, and maintain standards throughout service. During service, cooks will practice multiple disciplines per station, aid in the flow of the dining room by providing hands to run food when available, and of course, to share their passion for food with guests! 

Schedule: 
FULL TIME 
Wednesday - Sunday 
2:30pm - Close (ranges from 11:45 pm - 12:45 am)

As a member of the team, cooks will be active in not only our service charge but tip pool as well. The busier the business is, the more everyone makes. Cooks will work roughly 45 hours/week and will be guaranteed Monday and Tuesday off. In addition to this, Kumiko also offers insurance benefits. Hourly pay starts at $20, with a higher base pay potential at the 90 day mark or based on experience. After tips and service charges, take home hourly will be between $24 and $28.

General Expectations 
  • Facilitating a high standard in daily production
  • Running food
  • Clearing tables (upon dropping food, if diners are ready to be cleared)
  • Taking linen basket or bus tubs up/down as needed and able
  • Aiding the dishwasher whenever possible

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($24.00 - $28.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts, Daily Staff Meal, Ongoing Learning Opportunities


Required Skills

Verbal Communication

Cooking

Prepping

Going Up and Down Stairs

Execution

Food Preparation

Walking

Menu execution

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Cleaning

Japanese Cooking

Sense of Urgency

Basic Knife Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Food Safety Knowledge

Food Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Grilling

Coach Ability

Positive Attitude

Sauteing

Willingness to Learn

Frying

Feedback Acceptance

Cleaning / Sanitation

Communication

Food Prep

Teamwork

Advanced Knife Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Problem Solving

High Standards for Quality

Adaptability

Equity and inclusion

table bussing

Running Food

Linen Basket Management

Dishwashing Assistance

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Asian

Upscale Casual

Kumiko is a Japanese cocktail bar located in Chicago's River West neighborhood.

At Kumiko, there is a special consideration for every detail of the experience. There is an aura of elegance served alongside immaculate technique and searing creativity.

Kumiko serves little luxuries, encouraging enjoyment over excess. Above all, Kumiko is a safe space, where people will be treated with kindness and respect.

Awards
2023
2022

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