Lead Cook, Central Kitchen - Eataly Eaton Centre at Eataly North America

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Communication Skills, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Plating, Quality Standards, Health Regulations, Team Leadership, Ingredient Selection, Recipe Following, Mobility, Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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 A Lead Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other prep cooks. Reports to the Chef de Cuisine of Central Kitchen. Oversees other prep cooks and ensures performance standards during service 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 Plates menu 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 Qualifications 2+ years in a food preparation position Excellent communication skills Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred Job Requirements Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule 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 commercial kitchen equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc. Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave RRSP Bonus program Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more!

Responsibilities

The Lead Cook transforms high-quality ingredients into authentic Italian dishes while overseeing other prep cooks. Responsibilities include cooking, plating, and ensuring performance standards during service.