Prep Cook - TAO Uptown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and production of all food items. This role involves preparing cooking ingredients through washing, chopping, cutting, and other meal preparations, as well as proper labeling and storage of food items. All recipes must be followed and executed to TAO Standards, and prep cooks are expected to adhere to guidelines of sanitation, food handling, and hygiene.

Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue prep cook training
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

Previous culinary experience preferred
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
Handle 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 products following FIFO and company standards
Check and complete 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 standards
Possesses general knowledge of the venue
Complies with the 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 stocking station with prescribed supplies, wiping down and sanitizing the station, and performing opening/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