Description
We are seeking a skilled Line Cook II to join our team at Soho House West Hollywood, located at 9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069.
As a Line Cook II, you will be responsible for maintaining a station or two, seamless preparation of food and sauces, and assisting Senior Chefs with service. You will thrive in fast-paced environments and positively influence the team by demonstrating highly skilled abilities of two stations and remaining calm during a busy service.
Main Duties:
- Learn ingredients on all menu items and produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments and on two stations
- Provide daily support in prep as well as kitchen maintenance, equipment, and inventory when needed
- Prepare food items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations
- Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner, and comply with safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Kitchen while paying attention to cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs
- 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
- Execute production and à la carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and team meals
- Work towards specific goals and Soho House Standards for speed of service goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service
- Ensure proper time and attendance procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts and breaks
- Support Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre and post-service meetings when requested
- Provide a positive influence for teams under pressure and create a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale
- Attend 'Cook House' trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organisation of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a fast-paced, upscale, and approachable environment of professionals
- Strong understanding of professional cooking and educated knife-handling skills
- Food handler's certificate
- Strong communicator, able to take direction, team player mentality
- Proactive ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team
- Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekends, and holidays (as needed)
- Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top-quality dishes on all stations
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands
- Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8-10 hours
- Fast-paced movements are required to go from one part of the kitchen and storage areas to others
- Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly
- Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
- Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package featuring global benefits and perks
- Health Care + 401K: Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a Retirement fund with a 2% match
- Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick days + vacation days
- Career Development: Opportunities for career progression domestically or internationally, as well as managerially or technically
- Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change
- Learning & Development: Extensive range of internally and externally run courses available for all employees
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink
- Team Events: Fun events such as fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes
- Team Meal: Provided with a substantial meal free of charge while on duty