Prep Cook - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Applicable Time Off

Pet Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

TAO Savings Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking part-time team members to support the kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment in Los Angeles. You will handle cold and hot prep, ensure ingredient quality, and help maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and venue.

Ideal candidates have prep/line cook experience in high-volume settings and a strong team mindset. You will follow company standards, participate in pre-service briefings, and adapt to a dynamic schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous prep or line cook experience is required.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support heart-of-house in meal preparation, hot and cold items, and ingredient quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of station, kitchen, and venue.
• Set up prep station, stock supplies, and perform opening/closing tasks as directed.
• Communicate product needs to chefs and staff; work as part of a team.
• Follow DOH and company sanitation standards.

Skills

Prep/Line cook experience

High-volume cooking

Team player

Food safety knowledge

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.
• Marinating and cooking food items
• 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

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous prep or line cook experience required.
• 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