Allis Line Cook I - Soho House Chicago

Soho House & Co. • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Soho House, a Line Cook I helps ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by preparing food and sauces and assisting senior chefs during service. The role suits someone who can stay calm and positively influence teammates in a fast-paced environment. The Line Cook I is a key team member who can execute menu items across all stations, from preparation through plating, while delivering high-quality dishes.

The role includes preparing pantry and fry-station items, accommodating allergy requests and dish alterations, assisting with inventory and food-cost control, and setting up and maintaining clean, safe, organized, stocked work areas. The Line Cook I supports production and à-la-carte service, including weekend feasts and family meals, and helps with pre- and post-service meetings when requested. They also support team training and mentoring and contribute to a welcoming, collaborative kitchen.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, upscale, approachable professional environment.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Proven ability to execute menu items and prepare and deliver high-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 motivational skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with leaders and kitchen team members.
• Proactive team player who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity and ability to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent, quality dishes across all menu items and kitchen stations in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare food in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas, following allergy requests and specific dish alterations.
• Assist with inventory and support sustainable kitchen 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; help the team understand product costs and their effect on company profit and loss.
• Execute production and à-la-carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and family meals.
• Delegate tasks as needed and ensure proper procedures are followed 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 Soho House speed-of-service goals and consistent service standards.
• Positively influence the team under pressure and help create a welcoming work environment that supports staff morale.
• Attend Cook House trainings and support the mentoring and education of 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

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement fund with a 2% match for eligible full-time employees.
• Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
• Career development opportunities domestically and internationally, in managerial or technical paths.
• Mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability opportunities through Soho Impact.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Cookhouse and House Tonic trips, trainings, and events available to all employees.
• 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