Line Cook - Eataly Downtown

Eataly North America • New York, NY

5d • $18 - $21 • 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 Chef De Cuisine and includes preparing ingredients and menu items, selecting ingredients for frying or sautéing, plating dishes with appropriate garnishes, and following recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, department procedures, and Department of Health regulations. The Line Cook also performs other duties as 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from a culinary arts training program.

Responsibilities

• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries, and sautés food items.
• Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing.
• Plates menu items 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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