Prep Cook - Hakkasan Restaurant Las Vegas

Tao Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; 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 is seeking part-time team members for a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role involves supporting the heart-of-house in meal preparation, hot and cold items, and ensuring quality, consistency, and timely production.

You will collaborate with fellow team members and supervisors to deliver gracious hospitality and maintain high standards. Responsibilities include prep work, line support, station sanitation, FIFO compliance, and assisting chefs and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate clearly.
• Must be able to move quickly in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be a team player who communicates respectfully with colleagues.
• Experience in a culinary/prep environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble hot and cold dishes according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation at the prep station, kitchen, and venue.
• Label, store, and rotate products following FIFO and company standards.
• Check production lists and assist with opening/closing duties as directed.
• Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff; support a positive team atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Food safety awareness

Reading recipes

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 providing a supportive role to the heart-of-house in the preparation of meals, hot and cold, and the ingredients ensuring quality, consistency, and production of all food items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous and to ensure gracious hospitality.

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

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members


• Handles 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 product following FIFO and company standards


• Required to check 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 standard


• Possesses general knowledge of the venue


• Complies with 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:


• Stocks station with prescribed supplies


• 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:

• Previous culinary experience preferred


• Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous culinary experience 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, 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


• 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