Schedule
Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayShifts: Night
Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Line Cook – Kama - West Loop
Kama Bistro is hiring an experienced Line Cook for our West Loop/Fulton Market location. We’re an Indian restaurant with three Chicago-area locations. Our kitchen moves fast, cooks from scratch and cares about every plate that goes out. If you take pride in your craft and want to grow with a team that values consistency and quality, we want to meet you.
What you’ll do
- Prepare and cook menu items to Kamas recipes, portion standards and plating guidelines
- Run your station during service (tandoor, sauté, grill, fry or curry line), keeping tickets moving and quality consistent
- Do daily prep: chopping, marinating, making sauces and gravies, and par-cooking so your station is fully stocked before service
- Work with the expo, servers and other cooks so dine-in, takeout and delivery orders go out on time
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including correct temperatures, labeling, dating and FIFO rotation
- Keep your station clean and organized during the shift, and break it down fully at close
- Track inventory on your station and report low stock, waste and equipment problems to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Receive and put away deliveries when needed
- Follow allergen and dietary-restriction procedures carefully
- Support opening and closing kitchen checklists
- Help train new kitchen team members as you grow in the role
What we’re looking for
- 1–2+ years of line cook experience in a full-service restaurant (Indian cuisine experience is a plus, not required)
- Solid knife skills and a working knowledge of cooking techniques
- Ability to stay calm, accurate and fast during high-volume service
- Food Handler certification (or willingness to get it within 30 days)
- Reliable, punctual, and open to feedback
- Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
What we offer
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Competitive hourly pay: 22 to 26 $/hour, based on experience
- Staff meals and employee dining discounts
- Room to advance within a growing three-location restaurant group
Schedule: Full TIme wedneday to sunday 3:30 pm to close
Location: 812 W randolph street chicago il 60607
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $26.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Teamwork
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Stress Management
Customer Service Orientation
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Traditional Indian food made fresh from scratch is a rarity these days, even in India, as it takes time and patience.
There is also a misplaced belief that Indian food must be tamed down and spices moderated for the American palate.
At Kama we have the following belief – fresh, made from scratch, bold flavors will be universally loved. Vikram Singh and his father, Manmohan Singh, a Hall of Fame chef in India, collaborate to bring traditional recipes and techniques to diners at Kama. The kitchen is a modern version of my grandma's joint family kitchen, where everything is fresh, made from scratch and to order, and customized to your taste. There are no cans, processed or artificial ingredients. Kama is pure, bold, and authentic flavors.
We use authentic recipes in combination with cuisines from other cultures to create a unique and progressive menu. Fusion favorites include curried lamb tacos, Tandoori Chilean seabass, Kama Lobster Bisque, Goan Mussels, BBQ Ribs Namaste, Ghee Roasted Cauliflower, and Charcoal Grilled Prime Ribeye. For example, traditional techniques like charcoal tandoor grill is combined with sous vide to create the perfect lamb chops marinated in garam masala and yellow pepper.
Indian cuisine is no stranger to fusion, it has evolved over thousands of years influenced by other world cuisines, such as Middle Eastern in the North, Portuguese in the Southwest, French in the Southeast, and Chinese in the Northeast. We play a tiny role in influencing American cuisine with the vibrancy and boldness of Indian cuisine.
This approach extends to our bar program. Agnes has developed cocktails that incorporate the boldness of Indian spices and chutneys, as well as teas, ensuring that every sip has a note of spice rooted in Indian tradition.
