Restaurant Line Cook (Seasonal)

Eataly; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; 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 is seeking a Line Cook to craft authentic Italian dishes in a high-volume kitchen in Los Angeles. You will translate high-quality ingredients into plated menu items, following recipes and portion guidelines while maintaining speed and accuracy.

We value knife skills and dexterity, prior kitchen experience, and a culinary arts degree. This onsite role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; physical stamina for standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food preparation position.
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity.
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats; maintain holding temperature; fry and sauté.
• 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.

Skills

Knife skills

Finger dexterity

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Stand mixers

Ovens

Torches

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 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

• 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.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

Compensation: Pay range is set at $19 - $21 an hour.

Seasonal Opportunity with Potential for Long-Term Growth! This is a seasonal position expected to run three months or through the first week of January 2027, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent member of our team! Several of our seasonal team members have continue their journey with us beyond the holiday season. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.

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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