Lead Line Cook - Eataly Flatiron

Eataly North America • New York, NY

1d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

A Lead Line Cook prepares, cooks, and plates authentic Italian dishes using high-quality ingredients in Eataly’s high-volume, open kitchens, while overseeing other line cooks. The position reports to the Sous Chef Manager and Chef de Cuisine. The role requires onsite work on a flexible schedule that often includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain mobile for up to 8 hours.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience 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 maintain 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee other line cooks and ensure performance standards are met during service.
• Portion, cut, slice, dip, batter, bread, whip, beat, maintain holding temperatures, fry, and sauté ingredients.
• Select cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, or vegetables for frying or sautéing.
• Plate menu items with appropriate garnishes.
• Follow recipes and comply with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with match or RRSP.
• Free daily family meal.
• Discounts at Eataly.
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed