Lead Cook - Central Kitchen

Eataly Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned culinary marketplace where creativity meets tradition! As a Lead Cook, you will transform high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes, all while leading a team in a vibrant, high-volume kitchen. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills, ensure top-notch food quality, and contribute to a unique dining experience. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional food and service. If you have a flair for cooking and a love for Italian cuisine, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job 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:

• 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
• 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.