Lead Line Cook, Central Kitchen - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America•Houston, TX

71d•Onsite

About The Position

At Eataly, this position is referred to as a Sous Chef Lead. A Lead in our Central Kitchen transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and packaging food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume production kitchen to be used at various Eataly restaurants and outlets. The Lead Cook assists in overseeing other prep cooks and daily task lists.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a production kitchen
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

Previous experience working in a leadership role is an asset
Excellent communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing other prep cooks and daily task lists.
Oversees other prep cooks and ensures performance standards
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
Packages 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