Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
A Lead Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other prep cooks. Reports to the Chef de Cuisine of Central Kitchen.
Oversees other prep cooks and ensures performance standards during service
Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés
Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing
Plates menu items along with appropriate garnish
Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
2+ years in a food preparation position
Excellent communication skills
Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred
Job Requirements
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
RRSP
Bonus program
Free family meal daily
Discounts at Eataly
Classes on products and Italian cuisine
Referral bonus program
and more!
