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Line Cook
Momotaro - Chicago
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Momotaro - Chicago hiring Line Cook in Chicago, IL

Momotaro - Chicago hiring Line Cook in Chicago, IL

Line Cook

Momotaro - ChicagoMore Info

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Full Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)
Expired: Oct 19, 2025
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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

Teamwork

Wok Cooking

Adaptability to Health and Safety Protocols

Family Meal Preparation

Willingness to learn and grow

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Sauteing

Ability to Handle High Quality Ingredients

Team Collaboration

Fish Cookery

Time Management Skills

Willingness to Learn

Dressing Making

Culinary Creativity

Ability to follow instructions

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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Momotaro - Chicago

Japanese, Sushi

Upscale Casual

2 Employee RecommendationsSee Details

Part of BOKA Restaurant Group

Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Chef Gene Kato oversees the Japanese seasonal kitchen. Momotaro recently received 3 stars from Phil Vetell of the Chicago Tribune and landed at number 6 on his Top 50 Restaurants annual list. Momotaro, designed by the world renowned Avroko, also contains a subterranean Izakaya and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room.

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