Prep Cook - High-Volume, Team-Driven Kitchen

Tao Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Program withEmployer

Life and Disability Insurance Plans

Ancillary Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility & Family Forming Support and

Resources

Pet Insurance

TAO Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Time off and much more!

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring for a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will support recipe preparation, maintain station cleanliness, and ensure proper staging and storage of ingredients in a fast-paced venue environment.

Responsibilities include following health and sanitation standards, communicating needs to chefs and staff, and contributing to a positive, professional team culture. Prior culinary experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as prep/line cook in a high-volume operation preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.
• Handle all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the venue.
• Label and store all product following FIFO and company standards.
• Check production lists and assignments.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company standard.
• Possess general knowledge of the venue.
• Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicate product needs to the chefs, sous chefs and the support staff.
• Set up prep station and perform opening/closing procedures as directed by management (stocks, wipe downs, opening/closing side-work).
• Report breakage or damage of equipment or furniture to management.
• Attend daily pre-service meetings and training sessions.
• Learn by listening and lead by example.
• Portray a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality and its partners.
• Work as part of a team and provide help to fellow team members.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food prep

Team player

Communication skills

Lift 75 lbs

Job description

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring for a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will support recipe preparation, maintain station cleanliness, and ensure proper staging and storage of ingredients in a fast-paced venue environment.

Responsibilities include following health and sanitation standards, communicating needs to chefs and staff, and contributing to a positive, professional team culture. Prior culinary experience is preferred for this role.