Production Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Eataly Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 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 cucina

Job summary

Eataly Yorkville is hiring a Production Cook (Prep Cook) to join our Central Kitchen team in Toronto. You will handle from-scratch preparations, including sauces, ragù and stocks, while learning various cooking techniques and using professional kitchen equipment.

You’ll work with a culinary team, follow standardized recipes, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk up to 8 hours in a kitchen environment.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare from-scratch recipes including sauces, ragù, stocks and dressings.
• Butcher proteins and prep vegetables for production.
• Weigh, measure, cut and portion ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate commercial equipment such as ovens, mixers and food processors.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Central Kitchen team across stations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Adhere to food safety and health regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Food Handlers Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic math skills

Knife skills

Job description

Production Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

• Full-time

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

At Eataly, this position is referred to as a Prep Cook. A Prep Cook is part of Eataly Toronto’s Central Kitchen team, where a wide variety of fresh ingredients and recipes are prepared from scratch daily for our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters. Prep Cooks work alongside an experienced culinary team, learning different cooking techniques, recipes and professional kitchen equipment while contributing to the quality and consistency Eataly is known for

This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of culinary skills through hands‑on experience with protein butchery and preparation, hot cooking, sauce and ragù, stock, dressing and aioli, vegetable preparation, and other from‑scratch production. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

• Prepares a variety of from-scratch recipes including sauce, ragù, stock, dressing, aioli, fillings, salads and other Eataly specialties
• Prepares and butchers proteins and processes fresh vegetables and other ingredients for production
• Measures, weighs, cuts, mixes, cooks and portions ingredients according to Eataly recipes and quality standards
• Uses a variety of cooking methods and professional kitchen equipment, including commercial ovens, mixers, food processors and other production equipment
• Follows standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes and quality standards to ensure consistency
• Works alongside all team members in different areas of the Central Kitchen to complete daily production
• Maintains clean, organized and food-safe work areas, utensils and equipment
• Follows food safety, sanitation and health & safety standards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• 1+ year of kitchen experience
• Basic math skills
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

• Must hold a valid Food Handlers Certification
• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 poundsand exert well‑paced mobility
• Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment
• Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Compensation

• Compensation for this role isCAD $18.00-$21.00 hourly
• 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!

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.