Chef Instructor (Contractor) - Cooking Classes & Events

About the role

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 Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing, and managing all events. Reports to the Executive Chef and works closely with the Events and Education Team, managing kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups.
• Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches, and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions, and buffet-style receptions.
• Prepares, demonstrates, and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed.
• Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables, and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs.
• Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback, and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met.
• Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management 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.
• 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.

Pay

$28.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401K with match or RRSP.
• Bonus program.
• Free family meal daily.
• Discounts at Eataly.
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine.
• Referral bonus program.