Upt Dim Sum - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

1d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Prep Cook ensures the quality, consistency, and production of food items while providing courteous and gracious hospitality to fellow employees and supervisors. The role prepares food according to recipe specifications, maintains sanitation and organization across the assigned station and venue, and supports the kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The Prep Cook follows production lists and supervisor instructions; prepares, labels, and stores products according to FIFO and company standards; communicates product needs; and completes station setup, opening, and closing procedures. The role also attends applicable meetings and training, learns and shares knowledge with teammates, and maintains a professional appearance and attitude in accordance with company standards. The position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate verbally; move quickly; stand for extended periods; and push or lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance. Work may involve noise, crowds, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials. Extended hours, irregular and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required. The role may be performed in office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, or restaurant environments.

Requirements

Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
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 customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Must maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
Completion of Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Prep Cook training and a Food Handling Certificate.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook and company standards.
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 following FIFO and company standards.
Check production lists and assignments.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers as a team player.
Know assigned recipes in depth 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 the prep station and perform management-directed opening and closing procedures, including stocking supplies, sanitizing the station, and completing prescribed side work.
Immediately report breakage or damage to equipment or furniture to management.
Attend and participate in applicable daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing 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.
Provide help and support to fellow team members.
Maintain confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.