Location: New York,NY, USA
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 * Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.* Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.* Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.* Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or direction from the expeditor.* Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue.* Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and supports co-workers, while being a team player.* Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute 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 and the support staff.* Required to check cover counts, BEOs and/or Fire Sheets.* Properly sets-up station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: o Stocks station with prescribed supplies. o Sets mise en place following FIFO and company standards. o Wipes down and sanitizes station. o Performs opening side-work as prescribed. o Performs closing side-work as prescribed. * Reports all breakage, 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. 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 stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.* Must be able to bend and lift to 70 lbs.* Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.* Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.* 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.