Prep Cook at LAVO Italian Restaurant
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
