Scuola and Events Chef (Contract Roles) - Eataly Toronto

Eataly North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent culinary marketplace in Toronto is seeking an Events & Education Chef to lead culinary classes and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of cooking experience and strong management skills, especially in Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include teaching classes, supervising food production, and ensuring high standards of kitchen safety. This role offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cooking experience with 1+ year in a management role.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with large groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on cooking classes for diverse groups.
• Prepare meals for various dining formats and events.
• Supervise kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking experience

Management skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Italian language skills

Job description

Scuola and Events Chef (Contract Roles) - Eataly Toronto

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

Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Events & Education Chef will play a crucial role in supporting the Chef De Cuisine of La Scuola in coordinating and executing the diverse programming offered at La Scuola, including teaching, planning, preparing, and executing events.

Reports to the Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events & Education Team and kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands‑on classes for private and public groups
• Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including 3‑4 course menus, family‑style menus, cocktail‑style receptions and buffet‑style receptions
• Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
• Create consumer and adaco recipes
• Provide training to Scuola chefs with guidance for new class formats and adaptations (e.g. accessibility, new recipe talking points)
• Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back‑of‑the‑house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
• Oversees kitchen mise‑en‑place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
• Informs front‑of‑house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
• Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Head Chef, front‑of‑house personnel and directly with clients when required
• Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experience
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations
• Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups
• In‑depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture
• Italian language skills highly preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite at our Eataly locations across the Greater Toronto Area
• Must have 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 use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
• Food Handler’s License

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.