Cheese Prep Cook (Seasonal)

Eataly; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to assemble cold foods and prep ingredients for restaurant kitchens. You will portion, weigh, package and label components, assist artisans with cheese handling, and maintain a clean, sanitary workstation in accordance with health regulations.

This seasonal role offers a three‑month window with potential to continue into the new year. Requirements include 1+ year kitchen experience, basic math, good knife skills, and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Good knife skills.
• Finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Portion, weigh, and package cheese and ingredients with precision.
• Label products with correct price, weight, and barcode information.
• Inspect and grade cheeses for texture, aroma and appearance.

Skills

1+ year kitchen experience

Basic math skills

Knife skills

Finger dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand mixers

Ovens

Torches

Scales

Job description

A Prep Cook prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

Portioning & Weighing: Cut, portion, and weigh bulk cheese wheels and blocks with precision to minimize waste.

Packaging & Labeling: Wrap and package cheese using specific techniques to preserve freshness. Apply accurate price, weight, and barcode labels.

Quality Control & Grading: Inspect and grade cheeses during the cutting process, checking for proper texture, aroma, and appearance.

Inventory & Stocking: Keep retail cases and storage coolers fully stocked, organized, and properly rotated (First In, First Out).

Artisan Collaboration: Assist cheese artisans with handling, moving, and prepping wheels for aging or sale.

Sanitation: Maintain a spotless, sanitized workspace and follow food safety regulations.

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

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and 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.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Compensation: Pay range is set at $18.42 - $19 an hour.

Seasonal Opportunity with Potential for Long-Term Growth! This is a seasonal position expected to run three months or through the first week of January 2027, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent member of our team! Several of our seasonal team members have continue their journey with us beyond the holiday season. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.