Upt Dim Sum - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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

Pet Insurance

TAO Marketplace

Employee Discounts

Time off and much more!

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality in New York seeks a Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchens with prep, cooking, and sanitation duties. You will follow recipes, maintain station cleanliness, and collaborate with chefs and team members to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences.

Training includes in-venue Prep Cook training and a Food Handling Certificate; previous culinary experience preferred, with ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as prep/line cook in a high-volume operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional preparation station and assist in all prep activities.
• Wash, chop, and cut food items according to recipe specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and station.
• Label and store products following FIFO and company standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Prep Cook training

Food Handling Certificate

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