Upt Dim Sum - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

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 offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• 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!

Ensure 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:

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook
• 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, 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

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Prep Cook training and Food Handling Certificate

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous culinary experience preferred
• 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