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Pastry Cook
Boka
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Boka hiring Pastry Cook in Chicago, IL

Boka hiring Pastry Cook in Chicago, IL

Pastry Cook

BokaMore Info

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)
Expired: Nov 10, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
BOKA is currently looking for passionate pastry cooks to join our busy team!  
Full-time shifts available - weekends a must and flexibility is great!

Pastry school or at least one year professional pastry experience strongly recommended -  This is an ideal place to hone your skills in every aspect of pastry, including contemporary dessert plating, pastry production, chocolate work, etc.  

Must have great time management, be detail-oriented, and have a positive attitude.  We have a close-knit team who love making delicious food and taking care of our guests and each other.


Boka Restaurant Group offers; competitive wages, dining discounts at all BRG locations, Health & Voluntary benefits package available after 90 days, city wide perks and immense growth potential! 

Please email [email protected] or respond to this ad with your resume and availability for an interview and stage.  



About Boka Restaurant Group:

Boka Restaurant Group was founded by Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm in 2003 and has become one of the premier chef-driven restaurant groups in the country, anchored by partnerships with some of America's greatest chefs--Stephanie Izard, Giuseppe Tentori, Chris Pandel, Gene Kato, and Lee Wolen.

Over the past 15+ years Boka Restaurant has become one of Chicago's most beloved restaurants. Chef Lee Wolen's seasonal American food is framed by Simeone Deary's timeless design located in the heart of Lincoln Park.  Boka originally opened in 2003, and was the first Boka Restaurant Group property for owners Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz. The restaurant became the foundation for the company: An alchemy of great design, warm hospitality, and amazing Chefs. The restaurants rich history includes 9 consecutive Michelin Stars.

Learn more about Boka Restaurant at http://www.bokachicago.com/


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Teamwork

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Creativity in Dessert Plating

Creativity in Dessert Design

Knowledge of Pastry Production Techniques

Strong Communication Skills

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Skill in Chocolate Work

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Customer Service Orientation

Strong Work Ethic

Collaboration With Team Members

Adaptability to Feedback

Willingness to Learn and Develop Skills

Communication Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Attention to Cleanliness and Organization

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Take Constructive Feedback

ability to handle constructive criticism

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Willingness to learn and grow

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Time Efficiency in Food Preparation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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Part of BOKA Restaurant Group

Over the past 12 years BOKA has become one of Chicago's most beloved restaurants. Chef Lee Wolen's seasonal American food is framed by timeless design located in the heart of Lincoln Park.

Boka originally opened in 2003, and was the first Boka Restaurant Group property for owners Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz. The restaurant became the foundation for the company: An alchemy of great design, warm hospitality, and amazing Chefs. The restaurants rich history includes 6 consecutive Michelin Stars.

Since his time at Boka, Chef/partner Lee Wolen has garnered a Michelin Star in 2015 and 2016, "3 Stars" and "Chef of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune, and "Chef of the Year" and "Restaurant of the Year" at the Jean Banchet Awards. He was most recently nominated for "Best Chef: Great Lakes" at the 2016 James Beard Awards.

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