Prep Cook Central Kitchen (Seasonal)

About the role

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each Eataly is different, with its own character and theme, but all share the same aim: for guests to eat authentic Italian food at restaurants, cafés, and to-go counters; shop a selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products; and learn through classes and the team's product knowledge.

A Prep Cook prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

Responsibilities

• Washes, peels, slices, and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers, and garnishes
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
• Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment, and counters required for production
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen experience
• Basic math skills
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements

• 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, torches, etc.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Referral bonus program

Pay

Pay rate is set at $19 an hour.

Schedule

This is a seasonal position expected to last approximately three months, through the first week of January 2027, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.