Line Cook - Cathedrale New York
About The Position
The Line Cook ensures the quality, consistency, and production of food items by preparing food and setting up stations efficiently and on time. The role prepares dishes consistently according to recipes and TAO standards, including portion size, taste, and plating, and follows sanitation, food-handling, and hygiene guidelines. Line cooks prepare hot and cold restaurant foods, handle guest allergies and dietary modifications, follow orders from the POS system or expeditor, and maintain their assigned stations. The position also includes opening and closing procedures, communicating product needs, participating in meetings and training, and supporting fellow team members. Tao Group Hospitality provides in-venue line cook training. The work may take place in an office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, or restaurant environment, with exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials, variable noise and crowds, and potentially extended hours, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of line cook experience, relevant equivalent education, or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
- Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate.
- 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 in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance according to company standards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and accommodate guest needs, including allergy and dietary restrictions and modifications.
- Prepare hot and cold restaurant foods and perform all aspects of food preparation.
- Accurately follow orders received through the POS system and directions from the expeditor.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station and comply with Department of Health and company standards.
- Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers as a team player.
- Know assigned recipes and execute them to company standards; maintain general knowledge of the venue.
- Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.
- Check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
- Set up the station and complete opening and closing procedures as directed, including stocking supplies, setting mise en place according to FIFO and company standards, and sanitizing the station.
- Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage to management promptly.
- Attend and participate in applicable daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
- Learn from and share knowledge with team members, leading by example, and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
- Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement program with employer match.
- Life and disability insurance plans.
- Ancillary insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fertility and family-forming support and resources.
- Pet insurance.
- TAO Marketplace.
- Employee discounts.
- Time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
