Seasonal Prep Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Sherway Gardens

Eataly Group; Toronto; Remote; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and ItalianCuisine

Job summary

Eataly Sherway Gardens in Toronto is seeking a Seasonal Prep Cook (Full-Time) to support kitchen operations and prepare ingredients for restaurant service.

You will follow recipes, maintain quality standards, and work onsite with a flexible schedule; prior kitchen experience and a valid Food Handlers Certification are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Availability to work onsite with flexible evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand or walk up to 8 hours in a kitchen environment.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes.
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards and Health regulations.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and counters required for production.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic math skills

Knife skills

Finger dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Seasonal Prep Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Sherway Gardens

• Contract

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

This is a seasonal position with an expected end date of 01/10/2027. A Prep Cook prepares a variety of food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Head Chef.

• Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations
• Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
• 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 is CAD $19.00-$22.00 hourly, plus tips
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Benefits and Perks

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