Line Cook - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for the station’s workflow and for getting meals out on time by overseeing the cooking process from start to finish and determining how much time each step requires. The role ensures the quality and consistency of food menu items and requires knowledge of all areas of the kitchen. The Line Cook prepares hot and cold restaurant foods, works across food-preparation tasks, follows orders from the POS system or expeditor, accommodates guest needs and dietary restrictions, and maintains a clean and sanitary station. The position also includes station setup and opening and closing side work, communication with chefs and support staff, participation in meetings and training, and working collaboratively with the team. The job requires two years of culinary line cook experience. Experience in a high-volume culinary operation is preferred. Work takes place in a restaurant or related hospitality environment and may involve hot kitchen elements, cleaning materials, noise, crowds, and smoke. The schedule may include extended hours, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Two years of culinary line cook experience.
Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly, stand for extended periods, and 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 co-workers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle a fast-paced, busy, somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a line cook in a high-volume culinary operation.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate guest needs, including allergy, dietary restriction, and modification requests.
Prepare hot and cold restaurant foods and work in all aspects of food preparation.
Follow orders received from the POS system and directions from the expeditor.
Oversee the cooking process and station workflow to ensure meals are served on time.
Ensure the quality and consistency of food menu items and execute assigned recipes to company standards.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station in accordance with Department of Health and company standards.
Follow supervisor instructions and communicate with and support co-workers.
Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.
Check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
Set up the station, stock prescribed supplies, and prepare mise en place using FIFO and company standards.
Perform opening and closing procedures and side work as directed by management, including wiping down and sanitizing the station.
Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage to management immediately.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings where applicable, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening, observing, and sharing knowledge, and lead by example.
Maintain a positive, professional attitude and appearance, and represent Tao Group Hospitality and its partners appropriately.
Provide help and support to fellow team members and complete additional assigned tasks.