Line Cook Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for a Line Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will prepare various authentic Italian dishes, maintain high-quality standards, and work collaboratively with kitchen staff. This role requires culinary skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

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.
• Ability to work with commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transforms ingredients into authentic Italian dishes.
• Follows recipes and complies with quality standards.
• Plates menu items with appropriate garnish.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Education

Degree from a culinary arts training program

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description

A 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. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager or Chef de Cuisine.

• 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:
Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• 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
• Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Compensation: The base pay for this position is $18-$21 per hour.

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!