Prep Cook Central Kitchen (Seasonal)

Eataly North America•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Prep Cook in Eataly’s Central Kitchen prepares cold food items and ingredients that are distributed to restaurant kitchens for cooking. The role includes preparing ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers, and garnishes, while following recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, department procedures, and Department of Health regulations. The Prep Cook cleans utensils, preparation equipment, and counters used in production and performs other assigned duties. This is a seasonal opportunity expected to last approximately three months, through the first week of January 2027, with potential for permanent employment depending on business needs, performance, and availability.

Requirements

At least 1 year of kitchen experience.
Basic math skills.
Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly.
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, and torches.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers, and garnishes.
Follow recipes and comply with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations.
Clean utensils, preparation equipment, and counters required for production.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.