Event Cook - Peak Events New York

Hudson Yards; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Applicable Time Off

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program withEmployer

Employee Assistance Program

TAO Savings Marketplace

Employee Discounts and much more!

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking part-time team members to manage food preparation, execution, and station upkeep in a high-volume venue in New York City. The role requires culinary line cook experience and the ability to work a fast-paced schedule alongside a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include following orders, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting chefs and staff to ensure timely service. Training aligns with Tao Group Hospitality standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to write and verbally communicate clearly.
• Ability to work quickly in a busy setting.
• Wamiliar with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all restaurant foods, hot and cold, and oversee the cooking process.
• Follow all POS orders and expeditor directions accurately.
• Maintain station cleanliness and sanitation.
• Coordinate with chefs and staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Set up and close stations per management instructions, FIFO compliant.
• Communicate product needs to kitchen staff and management.
• Attend daily pre-service meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

2-year culinary line cook experience

High-volume culinary operation experience preferred

Job description

Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for:

• State Applicable Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• TAO Savings Marketplace

• Employee Discounts and much more!

  Responsible for the station’s workflow and ensuring meals get out on time by overseeing the cooking process from start to finish and determining how much time each step requires. Ensures quality and consistency of all food menu items, as well as demonstrates knowledge of all areas of the kitchen

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
• Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
• Prepare all the restaurant's foods, hot and cold. Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation.
• Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards.
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff.
• Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
• Properly sets up the station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Stock station with prescribed supplies.
• Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards.
• Wipes down and sanitizes the station.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Report all breakage, and damage to 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.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• 2-year culinary line cook experience required.
• Experience as a line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write and verbally communicate
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environmentMay work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• 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