Seasonal Events and Education Chef — Independent Contractor (1099)

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver demonstration and hands-on cooking classes for private and public groups
• Prepare, demonstrate and execute menu items for La Scuola classes and events, including savory and occasional sweet preparations
• Coordinate the culinary preparation, setup and breakdown required for assigned events
• Develop and propose menus in collaboration with the Events & Education team and, when applicable, clients
• Provide culinary guidance related to menu planning, recipes, ingredients, food preparation and execution
• Coordinate event-related food preparation and communicate relevant menu changes, allergies and dietary restrictions to the appropriate Eataly team members
• Maintain appropriate food safety, sanitation and professional kitchen standards while providing services
• Provide recommendations regarding food products, ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment needed for assigned programming
• Support the development of seasonal culinary programming and special events
• Provide other culinary services specifically agreed upon as part of the contracted scope of work

Requirements

• Ability to provide services onsite at Eataly King of Prussia as agreed upon for scheduled events and programs
• Ability to provide services during occasional evenings, weekends and holidays based on mutually agreed-upon event dates
• Ability to independently perform the contracted culinary services and meet agreed-upon event and program requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform the physical activities required for culinary event services
• Contractor is responsible for maintaining any required licenses, certifications and insurance applicable to the services provided
• Contractor will be responsible for applicable federal, state and local taxes associated with independent contractor compensation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional cooking experience
• Experience teaching cooking classes, demonstrations, culinary workshops or similar programming preferred
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate groups
• Experience with menu development and recipe creation
• Italian culinary experience or knowledge is helpful, but not essential
• Food Handler’s License