Berenjak Line Cook - Soho House Chicago

Soho House · Chicago, IL · $27.50-$27.50 USD · onsite We're excited to bring Berenjak to Chicago, inspired by the beloved neighborhood kebab houses of Tehran. As a Line Cook at Soho House, you will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, preparing food and sauces, and assisting Senior Chefs with service. Main duties: Prepare 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, organised, and stocked work area Monitor wastage, cooking temperatures, and quality to reduce additional costs Execute production and à la carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and family meals Delegate tasks as needed while ensuring proper procedures are followed Support Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre- and post-service meetings when requested Work towards specific goals and Soho House Standards for speed of service and consistent experience Provide a positive influence for the team under pressure and a welcoming work environment Attend 'Cook House' trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organisation of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas Required skills and qualifications: Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a fast-paced, upscale environment Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills Proven ability to execute all menu items and prepare top-quality dishes on all stations Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekends, and holidays Food handler's certificate Strong communicator, collaborator, and motivator with ability to build professional relationships Proactive, team-player who can work well independently and on a team Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment Physical requirements: Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands Ability to work on your feet for at least 8-10 hours Fast-paced movements required to move around the kitchen and storage areas Ability to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly Benefits: Competitive compensation package Health Care + 401K: full-time employees eligible for full benefits Paid Time Off: full-time employees have sick days + vacation days Career Development: opportunities for domestic and international career progression Soho Impact: empowering the Soho House community to make positive change Learning & Development: extensive range of internal and external courses Cookhouse & House Tonic: celebrating passion for food and drink Team Events: regular fun events for employees