Line Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

Eataly North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cinema

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Line Cook for its Eaton Centre location in Toronto. The role emphasizes transforming high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes in a busy open kitchen. You will report to the Chef de Cuisine and work with pasta-focused preparations.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a restaurant kitchen, strong knife skills, and a culinary arts training background. Evening/weekend shifts are common, onsite work required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a restaurant kitchen, with pasta experience preferred
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Pasta experience

Knife skills

Food prep

Education

Culinary arts training degree

Tools

Stand mixers

Ovens

Torches

Job description

Line Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

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

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 Chef de Cuisine. We are looking for a candidate that has strong experience with pasta.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 2+ years in a restaurant kitchen, with pasta experience preferred
• 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.

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is CAD $19.00-$21.00 hourly, plus tips
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!