Prep Cook Production - Eataly Downtown

Eataly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage sector is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will prepare a variety of cold food items, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean workspace. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, where your culinary skills will shine. With a focus on authentic Italian cuisine, you will be part of a team that values quality and creativity. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience and good knife skills required.
• Basic math skills and ability to work with commercial equipment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of cold food items for restaurants.
• Wash, peel, slice, and mix ingredients for various dishes.
• Follow recipes and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Kitchen Experience

Basic Math Skills

Knife Skills

Finger Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• 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

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $16.50 - $19 per hour.

Job Requirements

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

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!

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Production

Industries

Food and Beverage Services