Lead Line Cook — Open-Kitchen Italian Cuisine

Eataly; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly LA seeks a Lead Line Cook to craft authentic Italian dishes from high-quality ingredients in a fast-paced, open kitchen. You will oversee line cooks, ensuring consistency and timely service in a bustling environment.

Responsibilities include portion control, plating with proper garnish, and strict adherence to recipes and health regulations. Onsite work with flexible hours; must lift up to 50 pounds and maintain excellent knife skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during service.
• 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.
• Plates menu 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good knife skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree from a culinary arts training program

Job description

Eataly LA seeks a Lead Line Cook to craft authentic Italian dishes from high-quality ingredients in a fast-paced, open kitchen. You will oversee line cooks, ensuring consistency and timely service in a bustling environment.

Responsibilities include portion control, plating with proper garnish, and strict adherence to recipes and health regulations. Onsite work with flexible hours; must lift up to 50 pounds and maintain excellent knife skills.