Description
At Soho House Chicago, you will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces seamlessly, and assisting Senior Chefs with service.
As a Line Cook, you will thrive in fast-paced environments and positively influence fellow members of the team to remain calm during a busy 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 create 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/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 independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly.
- Ability to work on your feet for at least 8-10 hours.
- Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with global benefits and perks.
- Health Care + 401K: Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Full-time employees have sick days and 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 internally and externally run courses.
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating a passion for food and drink.