Culinary Instructor - Scuola

Eataly North America•Dallas, TX

1d•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 supports programming in La Scuola by teaching cooking classes, preparing and executing menu items, and assisting with private and public events. Reports to the La Scuola Sous Chef. Works closely with the Education & Events Team and La Scuola kitchen staff to support classes and events.

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

Nice To Haves

Italian language skills highly preferred

Responsibilities

Teaches a variety of demonstration and hands-on cooking classes for private and public groups
Assists with breakfasts, lunches and dinners including 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions
Prepares, demonstrates and executes menu items for La Scuola classes and events; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items may need to be executed
Assists with the production and preparation of food items for classes and events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel
Prepares and portions meats, vegetables, desserts and other menu items as needed
Assists with utilizing food surpluses appropriately to help control food costs
Supports the training and direction of prep cooks and line cooks during classes and events as needed
Maintains health, food safety and quality standards throughout food preparation, cooking and service
Maintains kitchen mise-en-place for assigned stations and ensures the La Scuola kitchen remains clean and organized
Communicates menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions to front-of-house personnel and the La Scuola Sous Chef
Assists with event preparation and menu execution in collaboration with the Education & Events Team and La Scuola Sous Chef
Assists with preparing ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment needed for classes and events
Performs other duties as required or assigned