Prep Cook - Hakkasan Restaurant Las Vegas

Tao Group Hospitality•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Prep Cook provides support to the heart-of-house team by preparing hot and cold meals and ingredients while ensuring the quality, consistency, and production of food items. The role works courteously with fellow employees and supervisors to support gracious hospitality. Prep Cooks handle and prepare ingredients according to recipe specifications, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, follow product storage standards, and communicate with kitchen staff. They also set up and close their stations, participate in meetings and training, and assist team members as needed.

Requirements

Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly and stand for extended periods.
Ability to 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 coworkers.
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

Previous culinary experience is preferred.
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 production lists and assignments.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers.
Prepare assigned recipes to company standards and 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 the prep station, stock prescribed supplies, sanitize the station, and complete assigned opening and closing side work.
Immediately report equipment or furniture breakage and damage to management.
Attend and participate in applicable daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing other team members, share knowledge, and lead by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Work as part of a team and provide help and support to fellow team members.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.