Pastry Cook – TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

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, consistency, production, and execution of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests. 

• Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications. 

• Prepare all the restaurant’s foods, hot and cold. Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation. 

• Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor. 

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station. 

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

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards. 

• 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 the station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:  

• Stock station with prescribed supplies. 

• Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards. 

• Wipes down and sanitizes the station. 

• Performs opening side-work as prescribed. 

• Performs closing side-work as prescribed. 

• Report all breakage, and damage to 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: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

• 2-year culinary line cook experience required. 

• Experience as a line cook in a high-volume culinary operation 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