Dim Sum Prep Cook - TAO Restaurant Las Vegas

Tao Group Hospitality•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 manner to ensure gracious hospitality. Also responsible for producing all Dim Sum items strictly according to the recipe book. Recipes must be followed 100% without deviation. If ingredients are unavailable or do not meet quality standards, immediately communicate with the chef or management team to ensure production always meets our standards.

Requirements

1 year dim sum experience required
Ability to write and verbally communicate
Must have good positive energy throughout the day
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
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

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience preferred
Experience in high-volume culinary operation preferred

Responsibilities

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