Berenjak Line Cook - Soho House Chicago

Main Duties

• 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
• Set up stations according to Kitchen guidelines, and maintain 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
• Aids in the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 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
• Able to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch, preferred

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required