Lead Line Cook, Central Kitchen - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

Zusammenfassung

Eataly is seeking a Sous Chef Lead to supervise and coordinate a high-volume central kitchen, transforming ingredients into authentic Italian dishes for multiple restaurants and outlets. The Lead Cook will assist in overseeing prep cooks and daily task lists under the Sous Chef Manager.

You will ensure quality, portion control and adherence to health regulations while supporting menu execution and efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience in a production kitchen.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Production kitchen experience

Leadership

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree or culinary arts program

Jobbeschreibung

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 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

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 own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

At Eataly, this position is referred to as a Sous Chef Lead. A Lead in our Central Kitchen transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and packaging food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume production kitchen to be used at various Eataly restaurants and outlets. The Lead Cook assists in overseeing other prep cooks and daily task lists. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

• Oversees other prep cooks and ensures performance standards
• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés
• Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing
• Packages items along with appropriate garnish
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production kitchen
• Previous experience working in a leadership role is an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program 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.

Hourly Compensation: $21 - $23

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

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.