Line Cook II - Soho House Portland

We are seeking a Line Cook II to join our team at Soho House Portland, located at 1025 SE Pine St, Portland, OR 97214.

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, organized, and stocked work area
• Execute production and a-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; 3-8-10
• 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 meeting when requested
• Provide a positive influence for teams under pressure and a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale
• Attend “Cook House” trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members on areas they are looking to go
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Be committed to providing quality service and food knowledge

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, weekend, 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 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

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. We offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• 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: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month, we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up for
• Team Meal: While on duty in our Houses and restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge