Sushi Cook

Boka Restaurant Group and ‘Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence’ winner, Chef Gene Kato , are currently seeking Sushi Cooks to join their team at Itoko , located in the beautiful Southport Corridor!

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, paid sick leave, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here:

About Itoko: Itoko is a sushi and robata house located in Chicago’s historic Southport Lanes building. The menu features Kato’s high level of ingredients and technique, but brings a relaxed environment curated for the Southport neighborhood.

Sushi Cook's Responsibilities:

• Cook and prepare sushi items while maintaining all safety and sanitation standards
• Responsible for properly prepping for, stocking, and maintaining the sushi station.
• Responsible for the quality and pars of prepared fish
• Stores, labels and dates all fish products according to policy.
• Maintains consistency in fish portioning.
• Displays knife, fileting, cooking and prepping skills.
• Displays professional guest service and interaction at the sushi bar.
• Safely operate & maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Communicates equipment needs/maintenance requests to management.
• Assists in properly storing ingredients and deliveries according to sanitation guidelines.
• Uphold all standards of quality in food production for prep and service by following standardized recipes.
• Ensures proper sanitation standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, following proper FIFO procedures, & maintaining good personal hygiene.

Qualifications:

• 1-year prior experience in the same role
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Polished, professional, warm, and hospitable

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team!

Physical Requirements:  

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!