Upt Dim Sum - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and production of all food items. The Prep Cook will interact with fellow employees and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. Essential functions include maintaining professional appearance standards, anticipating and accommodating team member needs, handling food items according to recipe specifications, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of their station and the kitchen, labeling and storing products following FIFO and company standards, checking production lists, following supervisor instructions, communicating with and supporting co-workers, possessing in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes, possessing general knowledge of the venue, complying with Department of Health and company sanitation standards, communicating product needs to chefs and support staff, properly setting up prep stations, performing opening/closing procedures, reporting equipment damage, attending pre-service meetings and training sessions, learning by observing and sharing knowledge, portraying a positive and professional attitude, demonstrating knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality and its partners, and working as part of a team.

Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Prep Cook training and Food Handling Certificate
Previous culinary experience preferred
Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred
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
Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
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

Responsibilities

Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook
Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members
Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue
Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards
Required to check production lists and assignments
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 produce them to company standard
Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs and the support staff
Properly sets-up prep station and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: Stocks station with prescribed supplies, Wipes down and sanitizes station, Performs opening side-work as prescribed, Performs closing side-work as prescribed
Reports all breakage, 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