Prep Cooks - Eataly Aventura

About the role

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each Eataly location has its own character and theme, united by the aim to offer guests authentic Italian food, high-quality products, and educational experiences through classes and team knowledge.

A Prep Cook prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens for restaurant cooking. This role 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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.