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Line Cook
Mott St
1401 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL
Mott St hiring Line Cook in Chicago, IL

Mott St hiring Line Cook in Chicago, IL

Line Cook

Mott StMore Info

1401 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)
Expires: Dec 9, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

0-1 years


Job Details
Mott St is growing and we are looking for a passionate, thoughtful, career minded Line Cooks to join our team. 

Position: Line Cook (full & part time available)
Hours: 20-40 hours / week, open availability preferred

Pay: $19-21 / hour

Open for Dinner (Mondays - Sundays)
Open for Brunch (Saturday & Sunday)

Benefits
:
Matching health insurance for full time employees (30+ hours/week)
PTO after 6 months of employment
Dining discounts 

We focus on a Chef de Partie system and have a strong sense of teamwork. We are a family-style restaurant, both in staff and in service. We feature abundant meals where guests roll up their sleeves to feast on an array of dishes based in Asian-American cuisine. Ever wanted to get behind a wok or learn about the nuances between the myriad of pickled pepper sauces?

Our cooks can expect to grow through a variety of positions to give a broad educational experience under the tutelage of James Beard Award nominated best chef Great Lakes Edward Kim. Mott St is deeply honored to be a receiver of 13 Michelin Bib Gourmands and nominated by Bon Appetit Magazine as a runner up for top 10 Best New Restaurants in America 2014.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Passionate

Passion for cooking

Thoughtfulness in Food Preparation

Thoughful

Ability to Work in a Family Style Environment

Experience in a Family Style Restaurant Environment

Career Minded Attitude

Adaptability to Different Cooking Positions

Adaptability to Different Cooking Techniques

Knowledge of Various Cooking Techniques

Experience With Diverse Cooking Techniques

Understanding of Food Safety and Hygiene Practices

Ability to Work Under the Tutelage of Experienced Chefs

Collaboration With Team Members

Understanding of Food Presentation

Willingness to Learn and Grow in Culinary Skills

Willingness to Learn

Knowledge of Asian American Culinary Techniques

Ability to Handle a Fast Paced Work Environment

Thoughtful

Interest in Diverse Culinary Traditions

Knowledge of food safety practices

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Ability to Work in a Family Oriented Team

Thoughtfulness

Commitment to High Quality Service

Interest in Culinary Growth and Development

Adaptability to Different Roles in the Kitchen

Creativity in Food Presentation

Ability to Work in a Team Oriented Environment

Understanding of Food Safety Practices

Culinary Creativity

Ability to Handle Diverse Cooking Tasks

Attention to Detail in Food Preparation

Interest in Culinary Education and Growth

Willingness to Learn New Cooking Techniques

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Understanding of Food Safety and Hygiene

Understanding of Asian American Culinary Traditions

Career Minded

Creativity in Dish Presentation

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Knowledge of Asian American Culinary Traditions

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Strong Work Ethic

Ability to Work in a Diverse Team

Experience in Asian American Cuisine

Ability to Handle High Pressure Situations

Team Oriented Mindset

Adaptability to Different Kitchen Roles

Commitment to Quality Service

Teamwork

Cultural Awareness of Asian American Cuisine

Commitment to High Quality Food Service

Desire for Professional Growth

Asian American Cuisine

Understanding of Diverse Culinary Traditions

Willingness to learn and grow

Cooking Under Tutelage of Experienced Chef

Strong Communication Skills

Cooking With a Wok

Attention to Detail in Food Presentation

Learning About Pickled Pepper Sauces

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

High Standards for Food Quality

Customer Service Orientation

Knowledge of Different Cooking Techniques

Creativity in Dish Preparation

Learning About Different Sauces

Experience in a Family Style Restaurant

Educational Experience

Ability to Work With a Diverse Array of Dishes

Wok Cooking

Interest in Pickled Pepper Sauces

Working Under a Renowned Chef

Experience in a Michelin Rated Restaurant

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Pickled Pepper Sauces

Experience With Chef De Partie System

Michelin Bib Gourmand Experience

Education and Growth Mindset

Fine Dining Experience

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Part of Mott St.

Mott St is a nationally acclaimed restaurant featuring Asian American flavors and Eastern cooking techniques. Guests are invited to feast in an energetic atmosphere over abundant spreads filled with night market inspired cuisine. We are looking for high capacity individuals looking to grow with us under the tutelage of James Beard Award nominated best chef Great Lakes, Chef Edward Kim. Mott St is honored to be awarded both locally and nationally including Top 50 Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appetit Magazine in 2014, a 7 year Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, and Chicago Eater Essential 38. We're excited to represent the Chicago food scene in Wicker Park and would love to connect with individuals with that share our teamwork and growth mindset.

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