Chef Instructor - Cooking Classes & Culinary Events

Eataly North America•Santa Clara, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. Reports to the Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events. Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups Works and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed Works with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments 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 Oversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

2+ years of cooking experience
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
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 use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
Food Handler’s License

Responsibilities

Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
Works and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events
Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
Works with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments
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
Oversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
Performs other duties as required or assigned