Lead Line Cook

Eataly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry is seeking a Lead Line Cook to transform high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes. This role involves overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring quality, and maintaining health standards in a high-volume setting. Ideal candidates will have culinary training and strong communication skills. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and discounts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Free daily family meal

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity for small tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during service.
• Follows recipes and complies with quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Commercial Equipment

Job description

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Company 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 theme – but all aim to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

A Lead Line Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes by preparing, cooking, and plating food items in Eataly’s high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other line cooks. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager and Chef de Cuisine.

• Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during service
• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries, and sautés
• Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, or vegetables for frying or sautéing
• Plates menu items with appropriate garnish
• Follows recipes, complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, procedures, and health regulations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position
• Excellent communication skills
• Food Handler's Certificate
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity for small tools and utensils

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat for up to 8 hours
• Ability to work with commercial equipment such as mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free daily family meal
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• And more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate unlawfully against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment and comply with all applicable laws regarding employment practices. Please inform Human Resources if you require accommodations during the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Restaurants

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