Pastry Cook - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is responsible for the station’s workflow and ensuring meals get out on time by overseeing the cooking process from start to finish and determining how much time each step requires. This role ensures the quality and consistency of all food menu items, and demonstrates knowledge of all areas of the kitchen. The work environment is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, depending on guest volume. It includes office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, and/or restaurant settings, with exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. Extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required. Maintaining a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards is essential. The role requires effectiveness as part of a team, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers. Confidentiality must be maintained.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year baker/pastry experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required
Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge preferred

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications
Prepare all restaurants foods, hot and cold. Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation
Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station
Follow supervisor’s instructions, and 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
Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff
Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets
Properly sets-up station and performs 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, Completes opening duties as assigned or directed, Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
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