Pastry Cook - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality•Chicago, IL

20d

About The Position

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance Plans Ancillary Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources Pet Insurance TAO Marketplace Employee Discounts Time off and much more! Ensure quality, consistency, production, and execution of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests. Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications. Assists in taking inventory and creating a daily prep list. Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue. 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 execute them to company standards. Possesses general knowledge of the venue. Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards. Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs, and the support staff. Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets. Properly sets-up station, other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: Stocks station with prescribed supplies. Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards. 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

Requirements

2-year culinary line cook experience required.
Ability to write and verbally communicate
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
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
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
Assists in taking inventory and creating a daily prep list.
Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue.
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 execute them to company standards.
Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs, and the support staff.
Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
Properly sets-up station, other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards.
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