Prep Cook - Beauty & Essex Las Vegas

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!

  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: 

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members

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

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

• Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards

• Required to check production lists and assignments

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

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce 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, sous chefs, and the support staff

• 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 

• Reports all breakage, and 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

• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:  

• Previous culinary experience preferred

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

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:  

• 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 

• 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