Hot Appetizer - Tao Downtown New York

Position Summary: Ensure quality and consistency of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to

• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and supports co-workers, while being a team player.
• Sets "mise en place" following FIFO and company standards.
• Properly sets-up station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standard.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
• Wipes down and sanitizes station.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
• Required to check cover counts, BEOs and/or Fire Sheets.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue.
• Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or direction from the expeditor.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.

Training Requirements

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Line Cook training and Food Handling Certificate.

Minimum Education And Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as a line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Tao Group Hospitality reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Tao Group Hospitality management's right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.