Prep Cook - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing a supportive role to the heart-of-house in the preparation of meals, hot and cold, and the ingredients ensuring quality, consistency, and production of all food items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Requirements

Previous prep or line cook 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.
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 prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Marinating and cooking food items.
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, 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.