Job Description

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, cafes 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

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 sautes Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sauteing 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!