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Line Cook - Eataly Short Hills (New Store Opening!)

Eataly USA

Eataly USA

Millburn, NJ, USA
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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 Line 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. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager or Chef de Cuisine.

  • 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
  • Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
  • Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred

Job Requirements

  • 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 work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $17-$21 per hour.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

  • 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
  • and more!