Description
We're excited to bring Berenjak to Chicago, inspired by the beloved neighborhood kebab houses of Tehran. As a Line Cook at Soho House, you will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces, and assisting Senior Chefs with service.
Main duties:
- Prepare food items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations
- Assist with inventory to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost
- Set up stations according to Kitchen guidelines, and maintain a safe, clean, organised, and stocked work area
- Monitor wastage, cooking temperatures, and quality to reduce additional costs
- Execute production and à la carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and family meals
- Delegate tasks as needed while ensuring proper procedures are followed
- Support Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre- and post-service meetings when requested
- Work towards specific goals and Soho House Standards for speed of service and consistent experience
- Provide a positive influence for the team under pressure and a welcoming work environment
- Attend 'Cook House' trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members
- Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organisation of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas
Required skills and qualifications:
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a fast-paced, upscale environment
- Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Proven ability to execute all menu items and prepare top-quality dishes on all stations
- Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekends, and holidays
- Food handler's certificate
- Strong communicator, collaborator, and motivator with ability to build professional relationships
- Proactive, team-player who can work well independently and on a team
- Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Physical requirements:
- Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands
- Ability to work on your feet for at least 8-10 hours
- Fast-paced movements required to move around the kitchen and storage areas
- Ability to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health Care + 401K: full-time employees eligible for full benefits
- Paid Time Off: full-time employees have sick days + vacation days
- Career Development: opportunities for domestic and international career progression
- Soho Impact: empowering the Soho House community to make positive change
- Learning & Development: extensive range of internal and external courses
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: celebrating passion for food and drink
- Team Events: regular fun events for employees