Prep Cook - LAVO Las Vegas

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing a supportive role to the heart-of-house in the preparation of meals, both 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 manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

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

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.

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

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

• Label and store all product following FIFO and company standards.

• Required to check production lists and assignments.

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

• Possess in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company standard.

• Possess general knowledge of the venue.

• Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

• Communicate product needs to the chefs, sous chefs, and the support staff.

• Properly set up prep station and perform other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

  • Stock station with prescribed supplies.

  • Wipe down and sanitize station.

  • Perform opening side-work as prescribed.

  • Perform closing side-work as prescribed.

• Report all breakage and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

• Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).

• Attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

• Portray a positive and professional attitude.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.

• Work as part of a team and provide 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 and verbally communicate.

• Must be able to move quickly.

• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

• 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.