Junior Sous Chef, Central Kitchen (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Eataly North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian food marketplace in Toronto is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and ensure high standards are maintained. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a production kitchen, possess culinary arts training, and be able to work a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include overseeing prep cooks, selecting quality ingredients, and plating dishes. Eataly offers benefits such as paid time off and discounts, making this a rewarding opportunity for a passionate culinary professional.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a production kitchen.
• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee other prep cooks and ensure performance standards during service.
• Select cuts of meat or vegetables for frying or sautéing.
• Plate menu items with appropriate garnish.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Mobility and stamina for long hours

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment

Education

Degree from a culinary arts training program

Job description

Junior Sous Chef, Central Kitchen (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

• Full-time
• Role Overview – Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each Eataly has its own character and theme but all aim to provide guests with delicious, high-quality Italian products and experiences.
• Position Title – Lead Cook transforms high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes, prepares, cooks, plates food items in high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other prep cooks. Reports to Sous Chefs, Sous Chef Manager, and Chef de Cuisine of Central Kitchen.
• Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee other prep cooks and ensure performance standards during service.
  • Portion, cut, slice, dip, batter, bread, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, fry and sauté.
  • Select cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables for frying or sautéing.
  • Plate menu items with appropriate garnish.
  • Follow recipes and comply with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Qualifications
  • 2+ years in a production kitchen.
  • 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.
• Benefits and Perks
  • Paid Time Off.
  • RRSP.
  • Free family meal daily.
  • Discounts at Eataly.
  • Classes on products and Italian cuisine.
  • and more!
• EEO Statement

  Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.