Prep Cook - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring a Prep Cook for a new concept opening at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district in early 2027. The Prep Cook helps ensure the quality, consistency, and production of food items by preparing ingredients, following recipes to TAO standards, and properly labeling and storing food. The role also follows sanitation, food-handling, and hygiene guidelines and supports kitchen operations and fellow team members. The role includes Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Prep Cook training. Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation is preferred. The position involves working in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment and may require extended or irregular hours, evening and weekend shifts, and holiday work.

Requirements

Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate.
Ability to move quickly.
Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
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.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of team members.
Wash, chop, and cut food items according to recipe specifications.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station, kitchen, and venue.
Label and store products according to FIFO and company standards.
Check and complete production lists and assignments.
Follow supervisors’ instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and work as a team player.
Learn assigned recipes and produce them to company standards; maintain general knowledge of the venue.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicate product needs to chefs, sous chefs, and support staff.
Set up and stock the prep station, wipe down and sanitize it, and complete assigned opening and closing duties.
Immediately report equipment or furniture breakage or damage to management.
Attend and participate in pre-service meetings where applicable, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening and observing, share knowledge, and lead by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and the supporting hotel environment.
Provide help and support to fellow team members.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.