Berenjak Line Cook - Soho House Chicago

Soho House • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

Berenjak is opening in Chicago, bringing a restaurant inspired by Tehran’s neighborhood kebab houses, where food, hospitality, and gathering around the table are central. The Line Cook I is part of the founding team and helps ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by preparing food and sauces and assisting senior chefs during service. The role requires executing menu items consistently and to a high standard across kitchen stations, from preparation through plating, while contributing to a calm, positive team environment in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, upscale, approachable professional environment.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
• Proven ability to execute menu items and prepare and deliver top-quality dishes across all stations.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food handler’s certificate.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and motivation skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with leaders and kitchen team members.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach and ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity and ability to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent, quality dishes across all stations in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Prepare food in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while following allergy requests and dish alterations.
• Assist with inventory to support sustainable food costs.
• Set up stations according to kitchen guidelines and maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area.
• Monitor waste, cooking temperatures, and food quality, and help the team understand product costs and their impact on company profit and loss.
• Execute production and à-la-carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and family meals.
• Delegate tasks as needed and follow proper procedures for clocking in and out and taking breaks.
• Support the Executive Sous Chef and Jr. Sous Chef with pre- and post-service meetings when requested.
• Work toward speed-of-service goals and consistent service standards, including Soho House Standards 3-8-10.
• Help maintain a welcoming work environment, positively influence the team under pressure, and support staff morale.
• Attend Cook House trainings and help mentor and educate new and existing team members.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
• Provide quality service and demonstrate food knowledge.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement fund with a 2% match for eligible full-time employees.
• Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
• Career development opportunities domestically or internationally, and managerial or technical progression.
• Mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability opportunities through Soho Impact.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Cookhouse and House Tonic food-and-drink activities, including trips, trainings, and events; available to all.
• Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed