Lead Cook, Central Kitchen (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

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

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 Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisine of Central Kitchen.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

2+ years in a food preparation position; Excellent communication skills; Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred; 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.; Compensation for this role is $50,000.00 annually; This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Benefits

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!