Berenjak Line Cook - Soho House Chicago

Soho House • Chicago, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Berenjak is opening in Chicago, inspired by Tehran's neighborhood kebab houses, focusing on incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together. As a founding team member, you will contribute to creating a restaurant where guests and staff feel cared for. At Soho House, a Line Cook I ensures the kitchen runs smoothly, prepares food and sauces seamlessly, and assists Senior Chefs during service. This role thrives in fast-paced environments, positively influencing the team during busy services. A successful Line Cook I is crucial due to their diverse skill set and ability to execute all menu items properly from prep to plate across all stations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday’s (as needed).
• Food handler’s certificate.
• Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team.
• Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Well-versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments and on all stations.
• Daily responsibilities also include preparing 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.
• Sets up stations according to Kitchen guidelines, and maintains a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area.
• Watch wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs, influence others on the cost of product and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company.
• Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution. Including weekend feast ideas and family meals.
• Delegate some tasks as needed while also ensuring proper procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts as well as breaks.
• Support Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre and post-service meeting when requested.
• 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.
• Positive influence for the team under pressure and provide 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.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Be committed to providing quality service and food knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Sick days + vacation days
• Training to develop technical and managerial skills
• Career progression domestically or internationally
• Soho Impact initiatives (mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, sustainability)
• Learning & Development courses
• Cookhouse & House Tonic events
• Team Events (fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes)

What This Job Offers

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