Line Cook - Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America•Short Hills, NJ

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

A Line Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes by preparing, cooking, and plating food items in Eataly’s high-volume, open kitchens. The role reports to the Sous Chef Manager. The cook portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperatures, fries, and sautés. The cook selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, or vegetables for frying or sautéing, and plates menu items with appropriate garnish. The role follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Requirements

At least 2 years in a food preparation position.
Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly.
Knowledge of Italian pasta and cuisines.
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 work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, and torches.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and plate authentic Italian dishes using high-quality ingredients.
Portion, cut, slice, dip, batter, bread, whip, beat, and maintain holding temperatures for food items.
Fry and sauté food items.
Select cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, or vegetables for frying or sautéing.
Plate menu items with appropriate garnish.
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.