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
Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.
Reports to the Executive Chef. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.
Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions
Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required
Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Schedule based on class schedule; 25-30 hours , Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
Hourly : $24- 25 an hour
Qualifications
4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experience preferred
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations
Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups
In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture preferred
Job Requirements
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 use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
Food Handler’s License
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
Education
Industries
Hospitality
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