Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen

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

Employee Discounts

TAO Savings Marketplace

Time off 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

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

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Previous culinary experience preferred

Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

Previous culinary experience 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

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the…