Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) at Eataly North America

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Instruction, Italian Cuisine, Menu Planning, Kitchen Management, Food Production, Public Speaking, Food Safety, Sanitation Regulations, Event Management, Staff Supervision, Inventory Management, Cost Control

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge Job Description Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. Reports to the Executive Chef and Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events. Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups Works and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed Works with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs Manages Scuola Associates who work events: gives direction, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met Oversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment Performs other duties as required or assigned Qualifications 3+ years of cooking experience Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture Italian language skills highly preferred Job Requirements 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 use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment Food Handler’s License Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave 401K with match Bonus program Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more! Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Compensation: USD 20 - USD 23 - hourly

Responsibilities

The Culinary Instructor oversees programming at La Scuola by teaching cooking classes and managing private events. Responsibilities include menu creation, food production, and supervising kitchen staff to ensure quality and health standards.