Prep Cook - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a prep cook for a new concept opening in a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan's NoMad district, expected early 2027.

You will prep ingredients, follow TAO standards, label and store items, maintain sanitation, and support the kitchen team during busy service. The role requires team collaboration, quick movement, and adherence to safety protocols.

Formación

• Experience in prep or line cooking in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and TAO standards.
• Strong sanitation, hygiene and food-handling knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipes.
• Label and store all product following FIFO and TAO standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the prep station, kitchen, and venue.
• Complete opening and closing duties as directed by management.
• Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.

Conocimientos

Communication

Stamina

Teamwork

Food safety

Educación

High-volume kitchen experience

Descripción del empleo

Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.

Ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items. Prep cook will prepare cooking ingredients by washing, chopping, cutting and other meal preparations. This entails proper labeling and storage of food items in designated containers and locations. All recipes need to be followed and executed to TAO Standards. Prep cooks are expected to follow guidelines of sanitation, food handling, and hygiene.

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 and complete 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 .
• Completes opening duties as assigned or directed.
• Completes closing duties as assigned or directed.
• 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 prep cook training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

Experience as a prep and/or 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, 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