Line Cook (Berenjak) - Soho House Chicago

Soho House • Chicago, IL

22h

About The Position

At Soho House, a Line Cook I is responsible for helping the kitchen run smoothly by preparing food and sauces and assisting senior chefs during service. The role requires thriving in a fast-paced environment, supporting fellow team members during busy service, and consistently executing menu items from preparation to plating across all stations. The Line Cook I prepares dishes to a high standard, follows allergy requests and dish alterations, supports inventory and food-cost management, and maintains a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area. The position also contributes to production and à-la-carte execution, team training, service standards, and a welcoming kitchen environment.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Physical duties include working on your feet for 8–10 hours, moving quickly around kitchen and storage areas, handling occasional exposure to cold, heat, and water, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

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 as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for at least 8–10 hours.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Know all menu items and consistently prepare quality dishes in a fast-paced environment across all stations.
• 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 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 to reduce costs; 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 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 Soho House service standards, including 3-8-10.
• Help maintain a positive, welcoming work environment and support team morale, particularly under pressure.
• Attend Cook House trainings and mentor and educate new and existing team members in areas they want to develop.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
• Provide quality service and demonstrate food knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• 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 along managerial or technical paths.
• Training to develop technical and managerial skills.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Cookhouse and House Tonic trips, trainings, and events.
• Team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• Soho Impact opportunities involving mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

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