Event Cook - Peak Events New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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 in New York is seeking part-time line cooks to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will work across stations, execute recipes to Tao standards, and help maintain high quality for all dishes.

Experience in a high-volume setting is preferred; strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to stay organized under pressure are essential. Training is provided to align with Tao's service culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee cooking process from start to finish to ensure timely meals.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all menu items.
• Accurately follow orders from POS system or expeditor.
• Maintain station cleanliness and sanitation.
• Stock station and set up mise en place according to FIFO and company standards.
• Work as part of a team and assist fellow team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Fast-paced

Education

2-year culinary line cook experience

Tools

POS system

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