Wok Cook - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Wok 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!

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.

Essential functions of the position include, but are 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:
• Stocks station with prescribed supplies
• Sets "mise en place" following FIFO and company standards
• Wipes down and sanitizes station
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed
• 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 Wok Cook training and Food Handling Certificate

Education/working knowledge:

• Previous culinary experience preferred

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule:

• 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
• 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