Dim Sum Prep Cook - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality•Chicago, IL

3d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Dim Sum Prep Cook supports the heart-of-house team by preparing meals and ingredients while ensuring the quality, consistency, and production of food items. The role requires courteous collaboration with fellow employees and supervisors to support gracious hospitality. The cook handles food according to recipe specifications, maintains sanitation and organization, and prepares and stocks the assigned station. The role also includes following production lists, communicating product needs, completing opening and closing duties, attending meetings and training, and assisting with additional tasks as assigned. The position requires at least one year of dim sum preparation experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience. High-volume culinary operation experience is preferred. Training includes Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training. Work takes place in a kitchen and may involve office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, or restaurant environments. Team members may encounter hot kitchen elements, cleaning materials, varying levels of noise and crowds, and smoke. The role may require extended hours, irregular and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physical demands include moving quickly, standing for extended periods, and pushing or lifting up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of dim sum preparation 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 pounds, 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.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Must adhere to company standards for a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance.

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 and communicate with and support coworkers.
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 and stock the prep station, sanitize it, and complete assigned opening and closing procedures.
Report breakage or equipment or furniture damage to management immediately.
Attend and participate in pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings as applicable.
Learn from and share knowledge with team members, leading by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Work as part of a team and provide help and support to fellow team members.
Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
Maintain confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with customers, managers, and coworkers.