Line Cook – Japanese Cuisine

About the role

Hiroki‑San Detroit, an immersive Japanese dining concept located in the historic Book Tower, is looking for a disciplined Line Cook. The ideal candidate is passionate about Japanese cuisine, precise technique, and thrives in a high‑performance, design‑driven kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities

• Execute menu items with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Prepare ingredients according to established recipes and traditional Japanese culinary techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout service.
• Assist with prep work, stock rotation, and daily mise en place.
• Support the culinary team during service by communicating clearly and moving with urgency.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and labeling of all ingredients.
• Uphold all safety, sanitation, and food‑handling standards.
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and high‑performance kitchen culture.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in Japanese cuisine or fine dining.
• Strong knife skills and solid understanding of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute dishes quickly and accurately.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and food‑handling standards.

Required skills

• Knife skills
• Japanese culinary techniques
• Mise en place preparation
• Food safety and sanitation
• Ingredient preparation and stock rotation