Baker at Al Coro
Acclaimed industry veterans Chef Melissa Rodriguez, Jeff Katz and Tao Group Hospitality join forces to introduce a new restaurant in West Chelsea. Opening Fall 2024!
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
- Mental Health Support and Services
- Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- TAO Savings Marketplace
- Time off and much more!
This position includes mixing and baking bread for two restaurants and includes pizza dough, focaccia, sourdough hearth breads, brioche and other enriched doughs. The ideal candidate is driven, passionate about bread, and has experience cultivating and baking with sourdough.
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.
- Assists in taking inventory and creating a daily prep list.
- Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue.
- 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 execute them to company standards.
- Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
- Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs, and the support staff.
- Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
- Properly sets-up station, other 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, 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:
- Tao Group Hospitality in-venue baker/pastry training
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- Previous baker/pastry experience preferred.
- Experience 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 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
- 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
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
- 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
