Lead Line Cook - Eataly Downtown

Eataly North America•New York, NY

18h•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

A Lead Line Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other line cooks. Reports to the Chef De Cuisine and Sous Chef Manager.

Requirements

2+ years in a food preparation position
Excellent communication skills
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
Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly

Nice To Haves

Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during service
Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés
Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing
Plates menu items along with appropriate garnish
Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
Performs other duties as required or assigned