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    Tao Group Hospitality

    Hospitality

    Event Cook - Peak New York

    New York, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1–2 yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Minimum Salary: 35
    • Maximum Salary: 38

    Part-time team members who meet the requirements are eligible for: 

    • State Applicable Time Off

    • Pet Insurance

    • 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • TAO Savings Marketplace

    • Employee Discounts and much more! 

    Execute on-site banquet and private event culinary operations with precision, consistency, and high-level presentation. The Event Cook oversees station setup, live plating, station execution, and breakdown for large-scale banquets, buyouts, and catered functions. Responsible for translating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and fire sheets into timely, high-volume food execution while maintaining strict brand standards, food safety, and guest satisfaction.

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

    • Execute banquet services, including passed hors d'oeuvres, action stations, buffet replenishment, and synchronized multi-course plated dinners according to event timelines. 

    • Accurately interpret and execute instructions from Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), fire sheets, cover counts, and event captain directions. 

    • Set up satellite banquet kitchens, mobile service lines, and prep stations with all necessary mise en place, equipment, and presentation tools. 

    • Monitor and maintain optimal food temperatures, freshness, portion sizes, and plating aesthetics during high-volume event service. 

    • Accommodate VIP guest preferences, live allergy alerts, and special dietary requests swiftly during event run of show. 

    • Maintain active communication with front-of-house event leads, service captains, and banquet managers to synchronize food drops with service flow. 

    • Oversee the safe storage, packing, transport, and FIFO rotation of prepped event product before, during, and after service. 

    • Perform complete station breakdown, post-event sanitization, and proper storage of leftover ingredients and rental or venue equipment. 

    • Maintain Department of Health food handling, temperature logging, and sanitation standards throughout changing event environments. 

    • Report all equipment breakage, maintenance needs, or shortage issues immediately to the Banquet Chef. 

    • Participate in pre-event briefings, culinary line-ups, and operational trainings. 

    • Foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and professional team environment during demanding service rushes. 

    • Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

    TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

    • Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Event Cook training

    EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

    • Minimum 1 to 2 years of culinary experience in high-volume catering, banquet operations, or premium restaurant environments. 
    • Proven familiarity with BEOs, banquet station setup, batch cookery, and synchronized banqueting service. 
    • Proficient knife skills, hot line and cold prep competencies, and knowledge of safe food-holding practices. 

    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

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Tao Group Hospitality

    Tao Group Hospitality is a global hospitality company that owns and operates a portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels.

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