Lead Cook - Central Kitchen

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a renowned marketplace where you will lead the preparation of authentic Italian dishes. As a Lead Cook, you will transform high-quality ingredients into delicious meals while overseeing a team of line cooks in an exciting, high-volume kitchen. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees line cooks and ensures performance standards.
• Prepares and plates authentic Italian dishes.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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, 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 LeadCook 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 line cooks. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager and Chef de Cuisine.

• Oversees other line 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

Additional Information

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.