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

Responsible for providing a supportive role to the heart-of-house in the preparation of meals, hot and cold, and the ingredients ensuring quality, consistency, and production of all food items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous and to ensure gracious hospitality.

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

* Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.

* Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.

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

* Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards.

* Required to check production lists and assignments.

* 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 produce them to company standard.

* Possesses general knowledge of the venue.

* Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

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

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

* Stocks station with prescribed supplies.

* Wipes down and sanitizes station.

* Performs opening side-work as prescribed.

* Performs closing side-work as prescribed.

* Reports all breakage, and 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.

* Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

* Previous culinary experience preferred.

* Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

* Previous culinary experience preferred.

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