Line Cook III - Dumbo House

The role

At Soho House, a Line Cook III is responsible for contributing to service and supporting a dedicated section, seamless preparation of food and sauces, and assisting Senior Chefs when needed. As a Line Cook III, you thrive in fast-paced environments and positively influence the team by demonstrating skilled abilities of one or more stations and remaining calm during a busy service.

A successful Line Cook III is a critical member of the team due to the focused and appreciated culinary abilities in one or more stations. Although not skilled in all stations, a Line Cook III is hyper-specialized and has a proven ability to execute all menu items properly from prep to plate and deliver top-quality dishes from two or more stations.

Main Duties

• Responsible for learning all menu items and ability to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments on one or more stations.
• Daily support in prep as well as kitchen maintenance, equipment, and inventory when needed.
• Daily responsibilities also include preparing food items while adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner. In addition, be able to comply with safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Kitchen while paying attention to cooking temps, wastage, and quality to reduce additional costs.
• Sets up station according to Kitchen guidelines and maintains a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area.
• Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution. Including weekend feast ideas and team meals.
• 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
• Ensure proper time and attendance procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts and breaks.
• Support Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre and post-service meeting when requested.
• as well as restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Maintain a positive energy and remain influential to other team members while working 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.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Be committed to providing quality service and food knowledge.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years' experience in a fast-paced, upscale, and approachable environment of professionals
• Understanding of professional cooking and encompasses educated knife handling skills.
• Food handler's certificate
• Strong communicator, able to take direction, and has a team player mentality.
• Proactive ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend, and holidays (as needed)
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and adequately prepare to deliver top-quality dishes on stations as requested by the Supervisor.

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.