Cheese Prep Cook (Seasonal)
Eataly North America•Los Angeles, CA
•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. 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.
Requirements
- 1+ year of kitchen experience
- Basic math skills
- Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
