Cheese Prep Cook (Seasonal)

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 Prep Cook prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

Responsibilities

Portioning & Weighing: Cut, portion, and weigh bulk cheese wheels and blocks with precision to minimize waste.; Packaging & Labeling: Wrap and package cheese using specific techniques to preserve freshness. Apply accurate price, weight, and barcode labels.; Quality Control & Grading: Inspect and grade cheeses during the cutting process, checking for proper texture, aroma, and appearance.; Inventory & Stocking: Keep retail cases and storage coolers fully stocked, organized, and properly rotated (First In, First Out).; Artisan Collaboration: Assist cheese artisans with handling, moving, and prepping wheels for aging or sale.; Sanitation: Maintain a spotless, sanitized workspace and follow food safety regulations.; Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes; Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations; Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production; Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

1+ year of kitchen experience; Basic math skills; Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly; High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobility; Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment; Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave; 401K with match; Free family meal daily; Discounts at Eataly; Referral bonus program; and more!