Line Cook - Eataly Don Mills

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Line Cook at a vibrant new location set to open in Spring 2024. This role involves transforming high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes in a dynamic, high-volume kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating food items while adhering to recipes and health regulations. This innovative company is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience, and you will play a key role in delivering authentic Italian cuisine. If you have a passion for food and the culinary arts, this is the perfect chance to showcase your skills and creativity in a bustling environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Bonus Program

Free Family Meal Daily

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food preparation with good knife skills.
• Ability to work with commercial equipment and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate authentic Italian dishes.
• Select and handle ingredients while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Knife Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Plating Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Training

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Company Description

Eataly Don Mills is the third Toronto location and is opening in Spring 2024. Located in CF Shops at Don Mills, it will span 10,000 square feet and will offer an array of iconic Eataly experiences, showcasing the brand's high-quality and authentic Italian DNA. Eataly Don Mills will feature a restaurant with outdoor seating, an all-day café with housemade pastries, and a specialty market with a carefully chosen selection of Italian and local delicacies.

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 Line 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. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager or Chef de Cuisine.

• 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
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often 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 work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!