Line Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Eaton Centre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Cooking classes

Referral bonus

Job summary

Eataly in Toronto is hiring a Line Cook to transform top-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes in a busy, open kitchen. You will focus on pasta preparations, plating with appropriate garnish and maintaining strict recipe portions. This on-site role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a restaurant kitchen with pasta experience, solid knife skills, and a culinary training background. Health and safety standards are a must.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate authentic Italian dishes in a high-volume open kitchen.
• Follow recipes and maintain portion sizes, quality standards and health regulations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Pasta experience

Knife skills

Education

Culinary arts degree preferred

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:

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

• 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 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

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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