Prep Cook – Eataly West Palm

Eataly; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eataly West Palm Beach is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare cold foods and ingredients for restaurant kitchens. You will wash, slice, mix and portion produce, meats and cheeses, following recipes and health regulations.

Reports to the Sous Chef Manager and works on-site at 580 Hibiscus Street, West Palm Beach, FL. This role requires 1+ year kitchen experience, basic math, good knife skills, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience.
• Basic math skills for accurate portioning.
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees and garnishes.
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards and health regulations.
• Cleans utensils, preparation equipment and counters used for production.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Prep Cook – Eataly West Palm

Eataly West Palm 580 Hibiscus Street, West Palm Beach, FL
33401, 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 Prep Cook prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

• Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations
• Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience
• Basic math skills
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 poundsand 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.