Pastry Cook - New York City - Tao Group Hospitality : Job Details

Ensure quality, consistency, production and execution of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

* Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.

* Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.

* Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.

* Assists in taking inventory and creating daily prep list.

* Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or direction from the expeditor.

* Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue.

* Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.

* Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standard.

* Possesses general knowledge of the venue.

* Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

* Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

* Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs and the support staff.

* Required to check cover counts, BEOs and/or Fire Sheets.

* Properly sets-up station, other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

* Stocks station with prescribed supplies.

* Sets mise en place following FIFO and company standards.

* Wipes down and sanitizes station.

* Performs opening side-work as prescribed.

* Performs closing side-work as prescribed.

* Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

* Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).

* Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

* Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

* Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

* Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments.

* Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

* Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Pastry training and Food Handling Certificate.

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

* Previous pastry experience preferred.

* Experience in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.

* Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.

* Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.

* Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.

* Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

* Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

* Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

* Ability to write and verbally communicate

* Must be able to move quickly

* Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

* Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume

* Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment

* Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials

* Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment

* May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

* Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

* Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment