What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant prep cook position at Tao group?
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 and verbally communicate
- Must be able to move quickly
- Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
- 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
- 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
Last updated : 2024-08-27