Prep Cook

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

Position Summary
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:

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• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.

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• Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.

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• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue.

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• Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards.

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• Required to check production lists and assignments.

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• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team

player.

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• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company

standard.

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• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.

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• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

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• Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs, and the support staff.

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• 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.

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• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

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• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).

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• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

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• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

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• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

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• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.

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• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

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• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

Training Requirements
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• Previous culinary experience preferred.

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

Education/Working Knowledge
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• 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

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• Ability to write and verbally communicate

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• Must be able to move quickly

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• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

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• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

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• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of

which depends upon the guest volume

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• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment

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• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials

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• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment

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• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be

Required
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• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

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• 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

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• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Prep Cook. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.