Cheese Prep Cook (Seasonal)

Eataly North America•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

Cut, portion, and weigh bulk cheese wheels and blocks with precision to minimize waste.
Wrap and package cheese using specific techniques to preserve freshness. Apply accurate price, weight, and barcode labels.
Inspect and grade cheeses during the cutting process, checking for proper texture, aroma, and appearance.
Keep retail cases and storage coolers fully stocked, organized, and properly rotated (First In, First Out).
Assist cheese artisans with handling, moving, and prepping wheels for aging or sale.
Maintain a spotless, sanitized workspace and follow food safety regulations.
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