Line Cook – Churasuko Japanese-Brazilian Steakhouse

We’re looking for a passionate and dependable Line Cook who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end kitchen and takes pride in delivering exceptional cuisine. At Churasuko Japanese-Brazilian Steakhouse, we combine the precision and artistry of Japanese culinary techniques with the bold flavors of Brazilian steakhouse traditions.

Every dish that leaves our kitchen reflects our commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation. As a Line Cook, you’ll play an essential role in executing our menu to the highest standards, maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen, and working alongside our culinary team to deliver the elevated dining experience our guests expect.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Executing Exceptional Cuisine: Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion specifications, and presentation standards, ensuring every dish meets our fine-dining expectations.

• Mastering Your Station: Set up, stock, and maintain your assigned station with proper mise en place, ensuring all ingredients, equipment, and supplies are ready for efficient service.

• Perfecting Culinary Techniques: Work with premium proteins, fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients, and Japanese-inspired preparations while maintaining precise cooking temperatures, proper seasoning, and consistent execution.

• Maintaining Quality & Presentation: Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards for flavor, temperature, portioning, and visual presentation. Attention to detail is essential.

• Thriving Under Pressure: Execute orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume service while maintaining composure, organization, and exceptional food quality.

• Working as One Team: Communicate effectively with fellow cooks, chefs, expo, and front-of-house staff to ensure proper ticket timing, coordinated service, and a seamless dining experience.

• Upholding Food Safety Standards: Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper food storage, labeling, temperature monitoring, FIFO rotation, allergen awareness, and prevention of cross-contamination.

• Supporting Kitchen Operations: Assist with daily prep, inventory organization, receiving deliveries, minimizing food waste, cleaning equipment, and completing opening and closing duties.

What You Bring to the Table

• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred, ideally in a fine-dining, upscale casual, Japanese, steakhouse, or high-volume restaurant environment.

• A solid understanding of fundamental cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and kitchen safety.

• Experience working with premium meats, seafood, grilling, sautéing, or Japanese cuisine is a strong plus.

• A passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to producing consistently high-quality dishes.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen.

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new techniques and accept constructive feedback.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a professional culinary team.

• Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and respectful workplace.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

• The ability to stand for extended periods, work safely around hot equipment, and perform the physical duties of a professional kitchen.

Experience with Japanese cuisine is highly valued but not required. We're willing to train motivated cooks who demonstrate strong fundamentals, discipline, and a genuine desire to grow in a fine-dining environment.

Why Join Churasuko?

At Churasuko, we believe exceptional dining begins in the kitchen. Our culinary philosophy brings together Japanese precision, premium ingredients, and Brazilian-inspired flavors to create a distinctive dining experience.

As part of our culinary team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with premium ingredients and develop your knowledge of Japanese-Brazilian cuisine.

• Strengthen your culinary techniques in a professional, high-standard kitchen.

• Learn from experienced chefs and expand your skills across different stations and preparations.

• Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Grow professionally in an environment that encourages continuous improvement and culinary excellence.

If you're hardworking, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you!

Join the Churasuko culinary team and help us deliver an unforgettable dining experience, one plate at a time.