Lead Line Cook Restaurant

Eataly North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

and more!

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Lead Line Cook to transform high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes within our fast-paced, open kitchen. You will supervise line cooks, prep, cook and plate dishes while upholding standards and collaborating with the Sous Chef.

Requires 2+ years in food preparation; culinary arts degree preferred. Must be onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. $22–$23/hour with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• 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 temp; fries and sautés.
• Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables for frying or sautéing.
• Plates menu items with garnish; follows recipes and portion sizes.
• Complies with health regulations and department rules; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife skills

Flexibility

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job 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

Job Description

A Lead Line Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly’s exciting, 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, 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

Qualifications

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

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• and more!

Compensation range is set at $22 - $23 an hour

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.

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