Line Cook - TAO Uptown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established hospitality leader as a Line Cook, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This position involves managing the cooking process from start to finish, ensuring timely meal preparation, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. You'll work in a dynamic kitchen environment, collaborating with a passionate team to create memorable dining moments for guests. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to showcase your culinary talents, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience preferred in a high-volume operation.
• Ability to handle dietary restrictions and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all restaurant foods, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Preparation

Time Management

Sanitation Standards

Education

Culinary Experience

Job description

Line Cook - TAO Uptown Restaurant New York

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 restaurants 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 station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management,

Including

• Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
• Sets "mise en place" following FIFO and company standards.
• 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.

Training Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training

Education/Working Knowledge

Previous culinary experience preferred.

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 environment

May 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

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no

means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As a team member, you should

understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to

the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to

reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and

meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any team member may be asked and expected to

Perform Additional Duties, Responsibilities, Or Projects Without Notice.

I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Line Cook. To the best of my knowledge, I

believe that I can perform these duties

About Us

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Palm Tree Beach Club, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathdrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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