Luxury Prep Cook – Five-Star Hotel Kitchen (NoMad, NYC)

Tao Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring a prep cook for a new concept opening early 2027 at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district. The role emphasizes quality, consistency and production of all food items, following TAO Standards and sanitation guidelines.

You will prep, wash, chop and portion ingredients, label and store items using FIFO, and support chefs and coworkers in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items.
• Prep cook will prepare cooking ingredients by washing, chopping, cutting and other meal preparations.
• Label and store all product following FIFO and company standards.
• Complete production lists and assignments.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions and communicate with co-workers.
• Lead by example and maintain professional attitude.
• Assist and complete additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Move quickly

Lift 75 lbs

Stand long hours

Education

Prep/Line cook in high-volume operation

Job description

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring a prep cook for a new concept opening early 2027 at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district. The role emphasizes quality, consistency and production of all food items, following TAO Standards and sanitation guidelines.

You will prep, wash, chop and portion ingredients, label and store items using FIFO, and support chefs and coworkers in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.