Dim Sum Prep Cook - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Dim Sum Prep Cook provides support to the heart of house by preparing hot and cold meals and ingredients while ensuring the quality, consistency, and production of food items. The role interacts with fellow employees and supervisors politely and courteously to support gracious hospitality. The position requires completing food preparation and station setup, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, following recipes and company food-handling standards, and communicating product needs to chefs, sous chefs, and support staff. The cook works collaboratively with team members, participates in meetings and training, and completes additional tasks as assigned. Tao Group Hospitality provides in-venue line cook training.

Requirements

At least 1 year of dim sum prep experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly and stand for extended periods.
Ability to push and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without assistance.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle a fast-paced, busy, somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume culinary operation.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of team members.
Wash, chop, and cut food items according to recipe specifications.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station, kitchen, and venue.
Label and store products according to FIFO and company standards.
Check production lists and assignments.
Follow supervisors’ instructions, communicate with coworkers, and support the team.
Prepare assigned recipes to company standards and maintain general knowledge of the venue.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicate product needs to chefs, sous chefs, and support staff.
Set up the prep station, stock it with prescribed supplies, and sanitize it.
Complete opening and closing duties as assigned or directed by management.
Report equipment or furniture breakage and damage to management immediately.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings where applicable, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing team members, share knowledge, and lead by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Provide help and support to fellow team members and complete additional assigned tasks.