Line Cook I - Soho House Portland

Soho House & Co. • Portland, OR

5h

About The Position

At Soho House, a Line Cook I is responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly by preparing food and sauces and assisting Senior Chefs with service. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and positively influences the team to remain calm during busy service. Line Cook I is a critical member of the team, expected to execute menu items properly from preparation to plating and deliver high-quality dishes across all stations.

The position involves preparing items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas, including accommodating allergy requests and dish alterations. The Line Cook I helps maintain kitchen standards, food quality, cost control, and a welcoming team environment, while supporting training and the development of other team members.

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 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 motivation skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with leaders and kitchen team members.
• Proactive team player able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to grasp, turn, and hold objects with the hands; stand and work on the feet for at least 8 hours; and move quickly between kitchen and storage areas.
• Ability to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly.
• Ability to tolerate occasional exposure to cold, heat, and water, and occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity and the ability to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent, high-quality menu items across all stations in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare food items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while following allergy requests and specific 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 to reduce costs, and encourage awareness of 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 and Jr. Sous with pre-service and post-service meetings when requested.
• Work toward Soho House speed-of-service goals and standards for a consistent guest experience.
• Positively influence the team under pressure and foster a welcoming work environment that supports staff morale.
• Attend Cook House trainings and help mentor and educate new and existing team members.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize 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 full-time employees.
• Full-time employees receive sick days and earn vacation days.
• Career development opportunities domestically or internationally, and along managerial or technical career paths.
• Soho Impact programs involving mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Cookhouse and House Tonic monthly trips, trainings, and events, available to all employees.
• Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• Competitive compensation packages with global benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

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