Prep Cook - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

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