Line Cook – Eataly Short Hills

Eataly; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eataly Short Hills is hiring a Line Cook to transform high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment. The role reports to the Sous Chef Manager and requires precise prep, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency with our standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food prep, strong knife skills, and knowledge of Italian pasta and cuisines. On-site work with a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is typical.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity.
• Knowledge of Italian pasta and cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés.
• Plates menu items with garnish and follows recipes and portion sizes.
• Complies with health regulations and department rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Knife skills

Pasta knowledge

Food preparation

Job description

Line Cook – Eataly Short Hills

Eataly Short Hills 1200 Morris Turnpike, Millburn, NJ
07078, United States Full-time

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

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.

• 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
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• Knowledge of Italian pasta and cuisines

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 $20-$22 per hour.